as in additive
something that is of secondary importance to something else
one of the company's foreign subsidiaries
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as in subordinate
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Recent Examples of subsidiary
Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 12 Feb. 2025
But the middleman was cut out of the deal – perhaps for the better — and now Colorado will purchase the hotel through its own subsidiary.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
Peter White, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Edelman has reduced its global workforce by more than 5% — impacting about 330 employees — and will sunset several of its subsidiary boutique agencies, according to a memo obtained by Axios.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Its financial services arm, a separate subsidiary, reported a loss of $1.2 million in profit in the UK.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 12 Feb. 2025
But the middleman was cut out of the deal – perhaps for the better — and now Colorado will purchase the hotel through its own subsidiary.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The National Labor Relations Board has issued a complaint against Kinetic Content, the company behind the hit show, and its subsidiary Delirium TV.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Edelman has reduced its global workforce by more than 5% — impacting about 330 employees — and will sunset several of its subsidiary boutique agencies, according to a memo obtained by Axios.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
Noun
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Ultra-processed: These foods are processed but contain additional ingredients like artificial colors, flavors, additives, and preservatives for texture and shelf life.—
Korin Miller,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Sensible statements, like expressing concern that additives pose potential health dangers, commingle with conspiracy theories.—
Brooke Redmond,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But all our doctrines are subordinate to the question of who Jesus is.—
Gordon Pennertz,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Annoyed by her subordinate role at Atelier (though she’s had the job for less than six months), Kriska boldly declares that Monica is self-centered.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Other amenities include the Parakeets Kid’s Club for young guests, St. Somewhere Spa for the grownups, and dining options for the whole family. 6.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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This will also include selecting the options that will best communicate the impacts of space weather and most benefit modern-day end users and the public.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But the barrel finish has really transformed this whiskey without overwhelming it, and the most prominent note this secondary maturation brought to the party is chocolate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Feb. 2025
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Zibanejad got a secondary assist for his work, then scored at four-on-four off a perfect pass from Adam Fox.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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The near-instant acceleration feels unrelenting and unlimited, sensations made more surreal by the accompaniment of relative silence.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Now prepare to meet his movie-star alter ego. Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, takes his first leading film role in Hurry Up Tomorrow, a feature-length accompaniment to his sixth album of the same name, coming to theaters May 16.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To obtain such efficiency, Wilkins has his former Divvy Ghost Kitchen food truck (which closed in April 2023) parked in the back as an ancillary kitchen, while the interior of the property’s historic shed was retrofitted into a commercial fridge and freezer.—
Morgan Tilton,
The Denver Post,
4 Feb. 2025
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Since 2017, Pines had been in Combs’ orbit, working with one of Combs’ ancillary businesses before becoming his personal assistant in December 2019.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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Experts say that magnesium supplements shouldn’t be used as a cure-all in place of healthy lifestyle habits.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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These alternative treatments include dietary changes and supplements consumed via juices, fresh fruits, vegetables, coffee enemas and more.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sacramento State and its auxiliary Capital Public Radio have stopped paying rent for a downtown building — once planned as the station’s new headquarters but that CapRadio never fully moved into — after sinking about $1.6 million in rent payments for the office space in just under two years.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Feb. 2025
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Last week in an auxiliary state district court in Tarrant County, Delafuente, who is 34, pleaded guilty to murder in an agreement with the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office in which he was sentenced to 40 years in prison.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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