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
Some Turo hosts offer unlimited miles as an add-on, allowing drivers to pay a flat rate instead of being charged per mile after hitting a certain mileage threshold.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
These little locking clips are a smart add-on for backpacks, totes, and crossbody bags that have two zipper pulls.
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Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Plus, each design is crafted so that the add-on accessories perfectly fit inside—an organizer’s dream.
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Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
The trail offers a mix of nature, local history and an easy Nevada City add-on.
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CBS News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for add-on
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
These little locking clips are a smart add-on for backpacks, totes, and crossbody bags that have two zipper pulls.
—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Plus, each design is crafted so that the add-on accessories perfectly fit inside—an organizer’s dream.
—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
The trail offers a mix of nature, local history and an easy Nevada City add-on.
—
CBS News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for add-on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-on
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With retail prices starting around $19,000 for entry models and climbing past $100,000 for advanced ones, rentals offer a more accessible option.
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Shop the comfortable, chic outfit-polisher in five color options, plus more Italian leather flats under $100.
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The designer recently also unveiled a Net-a-porter exclusive footwear capsule with Manolo Blahnik, which combines Blahnik’s craftsmanship across shoes and accessories with Wickstead’s feminine and detailed approach to womenswear.
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That means all the important stuff, along with some smaller accessories like weather-resistant furniture covers.
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Texas lawmakers passed a broad blue law in 1961 that prohibited the sale of 42 categories of goods, including clothing, appliances, housewares and hardware, on both Saturday and Sunday.
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Journeymen plumbers have demonstrated competence across water supply systems, sanitary drainage and venting, storm drainage, gas piping and appliance connections, and heating systems.
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-on. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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