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
Also, the port selection covers daily add-ons, while wireless connections stay dependable.
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PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Debuting in 2020, the variant is a base model with some fun add-ons, like a sport suspension, limited-shift differential, and a six-speed manual, and no filler.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Nibbles also offers the ability to customize your policy via add-ons, such as take-home prescriptions, physical therapy, higher coinsurance (up to 90%), lower deductible and more.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
Liverpool broke their transfer record to sign Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer in a deal which could be worth up to £116million ($155m) if all add-ons are met.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Park hopper add-ons, which allow a guest to visit both Disneyland and California Adventure on the same day, increased to between $70 and $90 per day, up from $65 to $75.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
For people who live outside of high-risk flood zones, skipping flood insurance and selecting lower-cost add-ons, like sump pump coverage, is routine.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 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
General admission is free, but additional VIP and early entry add-ons are available for purchase.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Debuting in 2020, the variant is a base model with some fun add-ons, like a sport suspension, limited-shift differential, and a six-speed manual, and no filler.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Nibbles also offers the ability to customize your policy via add-ons, such as take-home prescriptions, physical therapy, higher coinsurance (up to 90%), lower deductible and more.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
Liverpool broke their transfer record to sign Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer in a deal which could be worth up to £116million ($155m) if all add-ons are met.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Park hopper add-ons, which allow a guest to visit both Disneyland and California Adventure on the same day, increased to between $70 and $90 per day, up from $65 to $75.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
For people who live outside of high-risk flood zones, skipping flood insurance and selecting lower-cost add-ons, like sump pump coverage, is routine.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 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
General admission is free, but additional VIP and early entry add-ons are available for purchase.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-ons
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In addition to a dedicated space for Phoebe Philo in its Chengdu location, SND Guangzhou, the only retailer to carry the brand in the city, offers a selection of items from Collection C, which offers apparel, leather goods, shoes, and accessories.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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This generation favors quality over quantity, choosing native plants and unique accessories that tell a story.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Choose from the gray, blue, brown, and white options for a discount, or opt for the all-black bath mat for just $23.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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As America grew more urbanized, the options for mayhem at times became more dangerous, such as setting fires or pedestrian tripwires.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nixon pointed to the kitchen and its modern appliances as a sign of the opportunities capitalism can provide.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, China significantly tightened its restrictions on rare earth elements, which make up a key input in semiconductors found in an array of products from cars to home appliances.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Add-ons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-ons. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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