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
The platform will also be a conduit for games via add-on subscriptions like NBA League Pass and FanDuel regional sports networks.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
TelevisaUnivision has already started running promotions and ads telling consumers that YouTube TV plans to pull the large Univision broadcast network from its basic tier and offer it instead as an add-on option.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
The service initially started as an add-on for fast delivery.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Others like lunch and dinner, alcoholic drinks and shore excursions are charged a la carte (though certain add-ons are included for Signature suite passengers).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
TelevisaUnivision has already started running promotions and ads telling consumers that YouTube TV plans to pull the large Univision broadcast network from its basic tier and offer it instead as an add-on option.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
The service initially started as an add-on for fast delivery.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Others like lunch and dinner, alcoholic drinks and shore excursions are charged a la carte (though certain add-ons are included for Signature suite passengers).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-on
Noun
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The department’s actions and policies reflect a disdain for public schools and a desire to dismantle that system in favor of a range of other options — private, Christian and virtual schools or homeschooling.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Swipe on over to our coverage of the best tablet sales from Prime Big Deal Days for more options.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Expansion into accessories has already proven to be a boon for business.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Visit her shop on Main Street in Gordonsville to feel the organic cotton accessories, made entirely in the United States.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This provides reliable electricity for appliances while also maintaining cooling for sensitive materials.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-on. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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