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
To review add-ons, go to Firefox > Add-ons and themes > Extensions.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
When the Merseyside club shattered their transfer record to buy the Germany international from Bayer Leverkusen last June for a fee of £100million ($135m), potentially rising to £116m with add-ons, it was viewed as a major coup following their Premier League title triumph.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 23 May 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
Meanwhile, most of Select’s add-ons are under $10 a month.
—Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 29 Apr. 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
Aside from the hybrid system add-ons, the Wilderness edition remains the off-road specialist among Foresters.
—Marty Padgett, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
When the Merseyside club shattered their transfer record to buy the Germany international from Bayer Leverkusen last June for a fee of £100million ($135m), potentially rising to £116m with add-ons, it was viewed as a major coup following their Premier League title triumph.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 23 May 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
Meanwhile, most of Select’s add-ons are under $10 a month.
—Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 29 Apr. 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
Aside from the hybrid system add-ons, the Wilderness edition remains the off-road specialist among Foresters.
—Marty Padgett, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-ons
Noun
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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering shoppers a second chance to save on everything from durable luggage and tech accessories to home goods and shoes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Few accessories can so instantly and dramatically transform one’s presentation as a pair of sunglasses (if further evidence is needed, just think of Snoopy’s transition to Joe Cool).—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The marble bathrooms are fitted with both deep soaking tubs and walk-in showers—two options for using the Guerlain bath products—plus heated flooring and flat-screen televisions embedded in the fog-free mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Keep scrolling to check out these options and more of our favorites below, or click here to see the full collection on American Eagle's website.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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Use your smartphone to take pictures or videos of each room in your home — open closets and drawers, and record the serial numbers of items like appliances and electronics.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Add-ons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-ons. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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