as in cumulative
produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things
certain drugs have additive effects when taken in conjunction with each other that one doesn't see when any one is used alone
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as in subsidiary
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Recent Examples of additive
John Paul, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
The plan is additive, Salgado added, bringing income to communities and eventually, economic prosperity.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Use additive to flip the MOQ math.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
In most cases the additive/modifier is nothing more than a type of stop-leak.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
The plan is additive, Salgado added, bringing income to communities and eventually, economic prosperity.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
Monk fruit is considered a food additive, as is any substance or chemical added to food during the preparation process.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Use additive to flip the MOQ math.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for additive
Adjective
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Workers who participated in vocational or technical programs within three years of displacement saw roughly two percentage points more cumulative wage growth over the following decade and a 10-percentage-point lower probability of returning to unemployment.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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In September, the council also approved raises for Denver police officers, who will receive staggered pay bumps, adding a cumulative 16% to their salaries over the next three years.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The hires come seven months after the subsidiary was launched with Baby Reindeer producer Ed Macdonald at the helm.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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In turn, Gorrin helped Rivera land his $50-million contract with Venezuela’s oil subsidiary, PDV USA, known as CITGO.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This fun fringe will be the perfect accompaniment to her bright personality.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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On that track and others on the album, Scott-Heron’s only musical accompaniment was a conga and bongo drums.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Proctor would be a nice complement for Derrick Brown and Turk Wharton in third-down packages.—
Mike Kaye
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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By replacing rather than refurbishing, the full complement of missiles can remain on alert.—
David Szondy
April 05,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
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There is no magical food or supplement that can transform an average athlete into a superstar.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Instead, they are typically now found in supplements, tinctures, teas, powders and functional foods – often combined with other ingredients like caffeine, vitamins or additional herbs.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Additive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additive. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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