ATTACHMENT Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

attachment

noun

ə-ˈtach-mənt

as in affection

a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone I doubt that there's any permanent attachment between the two teenagers

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as in accessory

something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment bought a grinder attachment for the kitchen mixer

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as in allegiance

adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty an unflinching attachment to the marriage, through times both good and bad

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Recent Examples of attachment Tsai also tells The Verge that housed within the mounting channel of the Joy-Cons is an optical sensor and that, by using another attachment, the new Joy-Cons may offer mouse-like functionality. —

Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 8 Jan. 2025 This is followed by a full moon in Cancer on the 13th, activating this area of your chart while heightening your emotions — this is a call to release unhealthy attachments or imbalances in your relationships. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 Secure Attachment: The most optimal attachment style, secure attachment develops when caregivers respond appropriately to a child's needs. —

Christin Perry, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025 Additional attachments will be added as applicable new accessibility standards come into effect. —

Hazlitt, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for attachment

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Ted's main rival for Mary's affections is Pat Healy (Dillon), a P.I. who's given up the spying life to win Mary's heart.

— Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Both parties, even amid true affection for each other, may get on one another’s nerves, which is normal in any communal living situation, but especially so post-disaster.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025