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
But then the big airlines started to copy some of the budget model, offering no-frills basic economy tickets and other add-on fees.
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Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Smoked salmon is also available as an add-on.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The downside is that monthly premiums are higher than average, and add-on options are more limited than most competitors, with only seven to choose from.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Wet Brush mini detangler is a sweet little gift add-on.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
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Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Smoked salmon is also available as an add-on.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The downside is that monthly premiums are higher than average, and add-on options are more limited than most competitors, with only seven to choose from.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Wet Brush mini detangler is a sweet little gift add-on.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for add-on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-on
Noun
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Later in the day, meditation sessions are also free for guests, one of the many options from the activity calendar that includes garden cricket, croquet, volleyball, basketball and bocce ball activities as well as core exercise and stretching classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Daniel de Visé Americans who traveled on the MV Hondius cruise ship will have the option to return home, rather than to a national quarantine center, if safety protocols permit, a top health official told CNN on Sunday.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Ruben Flores, who was accused of helping to dispose of Smart’s remains, was found not guilty of being an accessory to the crime.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Few things cling to everything and can get everywhere like sand, so use it to give beach supplies and accessories the once-over before heading home.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The outdoor kitchen features a stone base and a stainless steel grill flanked by appliances.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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In truth, father and son make a living selling low-cost appliances at local street markets.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-on. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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