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
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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.
—
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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While SpaceX shares have fallen recently, current and former employees who were granted shares or options still would come away winners given the stock remains above the $135 IPO price.
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So, sometimes a conversation just isn’t going to be your best option.
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Best Travel Accessory and Tech Deals The best things come in small packages, and that applies to these travel and tech accessories.
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Top Quince Brown Bags This should come as no surprise, but Sarah Jessica Parker knows the power of good accessories.
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Lightweight and easily portable, this cleaner can tackle stains in carpets as well as upholstered furniture, appliances and other surfaces.
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But in the kitchen, things go awry again when some sauce boils over onto a burner, activating a safety suppression feature that automatically shuts down the appliance for a half-hour.
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-on. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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