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
There’s also a $7-per-month add-on, billed quarterly, that’s all about international sports, specifically soccer, with ESPN and Fox’s Deportes channels, plus Real Madrid’s proprietary channel.
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Dan Reilly, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
RedZone is available in cable packages, as an add-on to YouTube’s Sunday Ticket service, or directly from the NFL as part of its NFL+ subscription offering, which the league is retaining in the ESPN transaction.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Athletic reported on August 20 that Brentford had turned down a Newcastle bid worth £35million plus a potential £5m more in difficult-to-achieve add-ons, after rejecting their £25m offer in July.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
While Peacock has been available as part of bundles within the Comcast Xfinity environment, and in a deal with Charter Spectrum, Prime Video Channels is the first tech platform to offer the service as an add-on.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
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Dan Reilly, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
RedZone is available in cable packages, as an add-on to YouTube’s Sunday Ticket service, or directly from the NFL as part of its NFL+ subscription offering, which the league is retaining in the ESPN transaction.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Athletic reported on August 20 that Brentford had turned down a Newcastle bid worth £35million plus a potential £5m more in difficult-to-achieve add-ons, after rejecting their £25m offer in July.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
While Peacock has been available as part of bundles within the Comcast Xfinity environment, and in a deal with Charter Spectrum, Prime Video Channels is the first tech platform to offer the service as an add-on.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-on
Noun
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The service will display the activities of not just stock traders, but also of those trading crypto, options and other assets.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will be made available in Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange, and Silver color options.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This roomy backpack offers plenty of space for your laptop, along with front-zip and side pockets for all your travel accessories.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Extra Winter Accessories Your coat closet shouldn't be bursting at the seam with outwear accessories, either.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Typhur’s new Sync appliances change that equation entirely.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The price of dishwashers, along with most appliances, has seen a long-term, shallow downward trend, making such purchases even more affordable.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-on. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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