as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
a blow-dryer that comes with a couple of add-ons for people who are serious about styling their hair
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Recent Examples of add-on
Extra Member Add-On is currently available for users who subscribe directly to Max (excluding bundle subscribers) and is limited to one add-on per account.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
Taxes, surcharges, add-on programming (including premium channels), DIRECTV TECH PROTECT Lease Agreement and transactional fees, are not included in two-year price guarantee.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2025
For various examples and further detailed indications about the nature and use of add-ons for prompting, see my coverage at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Possible add-on to therapy for depression: Preliminary research found that supplementation with 5-MTHF (an active form of folate) in conjunction with antidepressants may improve depressive symptoms.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
Taxes, surcharges, add-on programming (including premium channels), DIRECTV TECH PROTECT Lease Agreement and transactional fees, are not included in two-year price guarantee.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2025
For various examples and further detailed indications about the nature and use of add-ons for prompting, see my coverage at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Possible add-on to therapy for depression: Preliminary research found that supplementation with 5-MTHF (an active form of folate) in conjunction with antidepressants may improve depressive symptoms.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-on
Noun
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In practice, however, Americans who don’t have retirement savings options at work aren’t likely to take the initiative on their own.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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All season, Wolves wing Donte DiVincenzo has preached the power of having both options at the team’s disposal.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The classic Birk marries a cowboy boot (another very of the moment accessory) with this chic pair of sandals.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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Grab some grill accessories on sale under $15 below.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And Jacky Jiang, with the appliance maker Guangdong Kinwing Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd., said his firm got smashed with an avalanche of cancellations when U.S. tariffs hit 125%.—
Aowen Cao,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Some stocks that could benefit from government easing include BYD Electronic, a maker of high-tech products including mobile handsets, or Haier Smart Home, a smart home appliance company, according to Goldman Sachs.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-on. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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