as in appliances
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
she tried out a new gadget for weeding the garden
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Recent Examples of gadgets
Eventually, these gadgets led me toward being more interested in the mechanics of music-making.
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Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
There are new gadgets on the market that purport to put you right to bed in 15 to 30 minutes.
—Audrey Botta, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
These aren’t the only time-saving gadgets worth your attention.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
Packing lists for people going to Antarctica tend to be gear-heavy, with a need for weatherproof clothing as well as gadgets that can make your trip more enjoyable.
—Will McGough, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
There are plenty of gadgets to use that have different, cartoonish effects on enemies, and jumping through portals to instantaneously travel across the levels never gets old.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Sadly for the company, consumers came into the store looking for bargains on name-brand products like OXO kitchen gadgets and refused to buy the private label merchandise the new CEO put on the shelves instead.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Find kitchen gadgets and accessories to help you prep, cook, and serve.
—Euna Park, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
Amazon From coveted hair tools to skincare gadgets and everyday beauty staples, Amazon has a wealth of deals going on at all times.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
There are new gadgets on the market that purport to put you right to bed in 15 to 30 minutes.
—Audrey Botta, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
These aren’t the only time-saving gadgets worth your attention.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
Packing lists for people going to Antarctica tend to be gear-heavy, with a need for weatherproof clothing as well as gadgets that can make your trip more enjoyable.
—Will McGough, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
There are plenty of gadgets to use that have different, cartoonish effects on enemies, and jumping through portals to instantaneously travel across the levels never gets old.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Sadly for the company, consumers came into the store looking for bargains on name-brand products like OXO kitchen gadgets and refused to buy the private label merchandise the new CEO put on the shelves instead.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Find kitchen gadgets and accessories to help you prep, cook, and serve.
—Euna Park, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
Amazon From coveted hair tools to skincare gadgets and everyday beauty staples, Amazon has a wealth of deals going on at all times.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadgets
Noun
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You can be alerted if one of your kids left the refrigerator door open, or if there’s a mechanical issue with one of your appliances.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The top sub-sectors were technology hardware, petroleum, and household appliances, while consumer durables, household products, and non-ferrous metals were the worst.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Shot in an expansive Ottawa arcade, the film is able to utilize the color, lights and gizmos of its attractions to acceptably atmospheric effect.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Using a special combination of gizmos, the new self-lightening backpack can easily eliminate vertical inertial forces.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Any toy with small pieces, like dolls' accessories or Legos, can present a choking and aspiration hazard, especially for toddlers.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Snap Flow Note and its accessories transform note-taking into an artistic ritual, seamlessly blending functionality with self-expression.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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These machines are typically massive, tentacled contraptions that require billions of dollars and decades to construct.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 Dec. 2024
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Theater chains are dreaming up more and more whimsical—and, in some cases, distracting—contraptions in hopes of capturing attention.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
26 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Crypto has plenty of unique characteristics, including the underlying blockchain technology along with innovations such as staking and DeFi.—
Nimrod Lehavi,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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As new products and innovations hit the market and her solo travels continue, she's curated quite the arsenal of safety devices and accessories.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Curious History of Your Home This podcast explores the creation of genius household inventions that people have long taken for granted, such as clocks, toilets, and wallpaper.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Patent grants exclusive rights to inventors for specific, novel inventions or processes.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Building effective secrecy mechanisms, however, requires significant investments in technology, infrastructure, and bureaucratic capacity.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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What mechanisms can ensure AI development benefits society while remaining commercially viable?—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Gadgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadgets. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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