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widget

noun

ˈwi-jət

Definition of widget

as in gadget

an interesting and often novel device with a practical use manufacturers of all kinds of widgets for the do-it-yourselfer

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Recent Examples of widget Use customizable widgets for easy access to your family’s calendars, to-do lists, local weather, favorite music, and more. — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026 When the phone is open, the display shows two home-screen pages with Today View (a vertically scrolling list of customizable widgets) on the left. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 Each product features an interactive DPP widget on the product page, providing transparent access to detailed fabric composition, sustainability metrics and supplier information. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026 Use of this widget is subject to the Axiom Terms and Privacy Notice. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for widget

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gadget

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Morrison is promising new cars, new gadgets, and a new ultimate villain ripped straight from the headlines.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
If neck pain keeps coming back or the lines bothering you keep getting deeper, talk with a doctor or dermatologist instead of relying on a gadget alone.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

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