as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
a blow-dryer that comes with a couple of add-ons for people who are serious about styling their hair
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Recent Examples of add-on
Jon Greer, DirecTV’s head of communications and community, said that the RSNs will be available as add-ons to MySports subscriptions later in the year.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
There's also support for some nice add-ons like ad blocking, malware protection, custom DNS, Tor over VPN (connecting to .onion sites), and high-speed streaming.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2025
Customers can get a free seven-day trial to Paramount+ and then secure a subscription via Paramount's website or as an add-on to Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Sources close to Tottenham have indicated that the Premier League side will pay a fee of more than £10million ($12.4m) including bonuses and add-ons for Kinsky.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke and David Ornstein, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
There's also support for some nice add-ons like ad blocking, malware protection, custom DNS, Tor over VPN (connecting to .onion sites), and high-speed streaming.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2025
Customers can get a free seven-day trial to Paramount+ and then secure a subscription via Paramount's website or as an add-on to Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Sources close to Tottenham have indicated that the Premier League side will pay a fee of more than £10million ($12.4m) including bonuses and add-ons for Kinsky.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke and David Ornstein, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-on
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Because there’s no active crane hunting season — sandhills aren’t even defined as a game bird in the state — farmers are left with two options.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Jan. 2025
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Hybrid employees are the most likely to desire permanent remote work options (27%).—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles Fendi will kick off its centenary year with a coed fashion show during Milan Fashion Week in February, with Silvia Venturini Fendi, artistic director of accessories and menswear collections, leading the design effort.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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Alternative Accessories by Vertigo Established in Phoenix, Arizona and based in New York City, Vertigo is an accessories label with an unwavering focus on timeless appeal through versatility and individuality.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The appliance that’s racked up thousands of perfect ratings from reviewers is ideal for any avid baker with tight kitchen space.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, storing heavy items on top of your dryer can also cause damage to the appliance that your warranty may not cover.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-on. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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