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something that is of secondary importance to something else
one of the company's foreign subsidiaries
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Recent Examples of subsidiary
Elizabeth Glazer, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
The rosy outlook was partially due to the success of its subsidiary brand, Hollister, which saw its sales jump 23% compared to the same period a year prior.
—Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 28 May 2025
Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The world’s largest chipmaker, TSMC, reported its first profit from its Arizona subsidiary, launched four years ago.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The court’s order appears to confer broad authority on the manager, with the commissioner playing a subsidiary role.
—Elizabeth Glazer, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
The rosy outlook was partially due to the success of its subsidiary brand, Hollister, which saw its sales jump 23% compared to the same period a year prior.
—Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 28 May 2025
Adjective
The state of Tennessee is paying out a total of $1.5 billion in refunds to more than 58,000 entities, many of which are subsidiaries of larger companies, as approved by state lawmakers in 2024.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The world’s largest chipmaker, TSMC, reported its first profit from its Arizona subsidiary, launched four years ago.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
Noun
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Gabriel said a growing number of stakeholders have continued tightening criteria based on scientific research and FDA regulations, which point toward reducing additives and technical effects, and excessive levels of sugar, fat, or salt.—
Jia H. Jung,
Mercury News,
20 Aug. 2025
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The current policy allows companies to add new, potentially harmful additives and other chemicals to food without going through an approval process, even when the FDA has never tested the substances before.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The San Diego readiness center is a subordinate command of the NIFR, which is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rella explained to the Post that there could be a claim if a person in a subordinate position thought they were being unfairly targeted.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Residents can choose from fiber, cable, 5G wireless and satellite options.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Fair Park Dog Park, 300 Raines Avenue Fair Park Dog Park offers guests two options, a .60-acre artificial turf surface for large dogs and a .26-acre artificial turf park for small dogs.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Make the central message an agreeable phrase or concept, while your brand logo is secondary.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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This might not be the last move Miami makes ahead of the regular season, as their defensive secondary has been banged up during training camp and the preseason.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The exhibit staff plays an audio accompaniment to supplement the viewing experience.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Squeeze the throttle pedal firmly to the carpet and the engine room answers with more forward thrust, the 9-speed kicking down several gears nearly instantly, and the car rushing onward with accompaniment of a classic but subtle straight six yowl.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Valdes-Scantling could provide them with a decent ancillary option.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The new app will feature every game that airs on the cable channel ESPN, plus its suite of ancillary networks and services: ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SECN+, and ACCNX.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Manufacturers are responsible for supplements’ safety and proper labeling.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Aug. 2025
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Although a few selections are priced with supplements, the $135 per-person three-course prix-fixe menu is an excellent value for the quality of the meal and the spectacular dining experience.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Coast Guard has more than 43,000 active duty members, 8,000 reservists, and 30,000 auxiliary members.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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In keeping with their theatrical reputation, Nine Inch Nails also began the concert on the auxiliary platform.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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