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
High-vamp black ballet flats from the Row, a ball cap, and an oversized suede tote are natural add-ons, while the pop of red beaded necklace totally caught us by surprise.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Guests can also pay for add-ons, such as IV therapies, chiropractic treatments, acupuncture, and more.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Just note — this deal is for new users only and covers Internxt Drive storage (not Mail, Meet, or other add-ons).
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
The Florida Lottery site states game add-ons include Double Play for $1, a bonus drawing where players could win up to $250,000 using the same numbers (Double Play drawings are held immediately after Florida Lotto drawings).
—Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 19 Feb. 2026
One of these two-door, two-seater roadsters could be outfitted with $1 million worth of add-ons, David said.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
No modifications or add-ons are allowed.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
For an initial £43m fee and a further £5m in add-ons, Strand Larsen was not a deal that Palace would typically be seeking to close.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Why malicious Chrome extensions look legitimate These malicious add-ons are designed to look legitimate.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Guests can also pay for add-ons, such as IV therapies, chiropractic treatments, acupuncture, and more.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Just note — this deal is for new users only and covers Internxt Drive storage (not Mail, Meet, or other add-ons).
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
The Florida Lottery site states game add-ons include Double Play for $1, a bonus drawing where players could win up to $250,000 using the same numbers (Double Play drawings are held immediately after Florida Lotto drawings).
—Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 19 Feb. 2026
One of these two-door, two-seater roadsters could be outfitted with $1 million worth of add-ons, David said.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
No modifications or add-ons are allowed.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
For an initial £43m fee and a further £5m in add-ons, Strand Larsen was not a deal that Palace would typically be seeking to close.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Why malicious Chrome extensions look legitimate These malicious add-ons are designed to look legitimate.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-ons
Noun
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Adding in signature accessories—including those soft leather black ballet flats from The Row, a ball cap, and an oversized suede tote—we’re itching to recreate this one, asap.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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The chip maker says the last feature will give you up to 80Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for transferring larger files or daisy-chaining multiple accessories with your computer.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These tools promise new creative options.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Riders have two options, 100K and 64K, scheduled for June 13 this year.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Adobe Digital Price Index recorded its largest monthly online price increase in a dozen years in January, driven by electronics, appliances, and furniture.—
Jerry Haar,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Its kitchen is upgraded with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, according to its listing, and the home has refinished hardwood floors throughout.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Add-ons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-ons. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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