1
as in affection
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
I doubt that there's any permanent attachment between the two teenagers
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2
as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
bought a grinder attachment for the kitchen mixer
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3
as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
an unflinching attachment to the marriage, through times both good and bad
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Recent Examples of attachment
Each rack features multiple attachments, allowing athletes to perform a wide range of exercises.
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Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
The years, though, have changed his attachment to material objects.
—Jazmine Hughes, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Opening a malicious attachment could install spyware or ransomware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Best Prime Day Dyson Ball Vacuum Cleaner Deals Featuring the most powerful suction of any Dyson vacuum and a whopping eight different attachment tools, the Animal Total Clean is a serious cleaning beast.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
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Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
The years, though, have changed his attachment to material objects.
—Jazmine Hughes, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Opening a malicious attachment could install spyware or ransomware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Best Prime Day Dyson Ball Vacuum Cleaner Deals Featuring the most powerful suction of any Dyson vacuum and a whopping eight different attachment tools, the Animal Total Clean is a serious cleaning beast.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachment
Noun
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Football is increasingly focused on the club game, but players — particularly those who have spent much of their career abroad — still have a deep affection for representing their nation.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The plot actually focuses on the efforts of fellow investigator Chiwetel Ejiofor’s pursuit of the culprit, and of his affection for assistant DA Nicole Kidman.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Advertised as a pillow with a washable cover, the travel accessory comes with a removable insert that can be replaced with a couple of days’ worth of clothes.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The brand sells other lengths and styles, including blazers, sport coats, rain and ski jackets, and a variety of winter coat options and accessories for men and women.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Meghan has no allegiance to the British Royal Family or UK.—
Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Mbeumo met one of his idols, Samuel Eto’o, before switching allegiance in 2022 and representing Cameroon at the World Cup in Qatar.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will draw the national love this week, but Mahomes has quietly returned to his MVP form.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the premiere dates, a teaser trailer also gives audiences a tantalizing glimpse at Luke Thompson‘s Benedict encountering his love interest Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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New York felt comfortable enough to pick up Thibodeaux’s fifth-year option, but keeping him around in the long term with Abdul Carter and Brian Burns probably isn’t the shrewdest.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Avoid overly salty or processed options.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Invite critiques to maintain humility Nicholas likes to tell his team that loyalty in retail is just the absence of something better, and he is driven by a fear of rivals like Costco outsmarting his business.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The strongest brands look beyond surface-level metrics to uncover the real signals of loyalty, credibility and cultural resonance.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If possession football is boring, then how did City score a record-breaking 106 Premier League goals (85 from open play) when, looking at the data, their devotion to keeping possession was at its peak?—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Humans aren’t very good at estimating meal components down to the gram, and measuring every mouthful of food requires intense devotion.—
Carrie Arnold,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The giant screen can house family pictures, play videos and control your smart appliances.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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This includes repairing the lines or shutting down sections of gas pipelines and switching homes to electric appliances.—
NPR,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Attachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachment. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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