as in accessories
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-ons
Private chefs, butler service, and other add-ons are available upon request.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
However, those savings can be offset by add-ons, depending on passengers’ preferences.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Three years later, Bayern paid the London club €60 million, including add-ons, to bring Olise to the Bundesliga.
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New York Times,
10 June 2026
To review add-ons, go to Firefox > Add-ons and themes > Extensions.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
While taxes, fees, and add-ons are excluded from the discount, the savings still add up, especially on longer rentals or during high-demand, peak travel periods.
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Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
These wraparound services aren’t add-ons; they’re woven into the fabric of the school, serving the student, their families and the broader community all at once.
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Stacy Davis Gates,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Coverage limits and add-ons, like cancel for any reason coverage, may also increase your total cost.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
See here for more details on these premium add-ons, which will be offered for three months at no cost during checkout.
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Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
However, those savings can be offset by add-ons, depending on passengers’ preferences.
—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Three years later, Bayern paid the London club €60 million, including add-ons, to bring Olise to the Bundesliga.
—
New York Times,
10 June 2026
To review add-ons, go to Firefox > Add-ons and themes > Extensions.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
While taxes, fees, and add-ons are excluded from the discount, the savings still add up, especially on longer rentals or during high-demand, peak travel periods.
—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
These wraparound services aren’t add-ons; they’re woven into the fabric of the school, serving the student, their families and the broader community all at once.
—
Stacy Davis Gates,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Coverage limits and add-ons, like cancel for any reason coverage, may also increase your total cost.
—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
See here for more details on these premium add-ons, which will be offered for three months at no cost during checkout.
—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-ons
Noun
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That means all of the cookware, kitchen tools, grilling gadgets, baking accessories, and cleaning supplies on sale will come in handy well before the winter holidays hit.
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Cardi has not kept her obsession with luxury accessories a secret.
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Starting wings Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler are expected to miss the majority of the season with knee injuries, while Draymond Green, Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton could decline their player options.
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The Heat could also add Conwell to its 15-man roster by using a standard contract, with a few different options to sign him in this scenario.
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Electronics, up 120% compared to average daily sales in June; appliances, up 90%; tools and home improvement, up 70%; home and garden, up 65%; and furniture and bedding, up 55%.
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“Add-ons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-ons. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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