as in cumulative
produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things
certain drugs have additive effects when taken in conjunction with each other that one doesn't see when any one is used alone
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Recent Examples of additive
Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Every tiny improvement in your life is additive.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Odor Because of the way they are processed (and due to the calcium additive), some brands of shirataki noodles have a distinctive, sometimes unpleasant odor right out of the package.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Anthropic’s Tuesday event positioned its products as additive — rather than threatening — to existing software providers.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Every tiny improvement in your life is additive.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Use additive to flip the MOQ math.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Odor Because of the way they are processed (and due to the calcium additive), some brands of shirataki noodles have a distinctive, sometimes unpleasant odor right out of the package.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for additive
Adjective
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The lingering overnight heat significantly increases the risk of heat illness because the body doesn’t have a chance to cool down, leading to cumulative strain, heat exhaustion and even heatstroke, which can be deadly.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Research also shows that Medicare coverage alone would generate nearly $1 trillion in cumulative social benefits over the next decade.—
Alison Sexton Ward,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Abu Dhabi firm has operations in roughly 30 countries, with subsidiaries in the UK and India, as well as data center development plans in places like France, Italy, and Kazakhstan.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Emerald, the luxury‑class subsidiary of Scenic, has nine voyages scheduled along the Swahili Coast in 2027 and 2028 aboard its two 128‑passenger sister ships, Emerald Kaia and Raiya.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Serve with crostini and Boursin for a crisp and creamy accompaniment.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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There is live musical accompaniment.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dill is an easy herb to grow and its unique anise flavor complements salads and meats and adds tang to a jar of pickles.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Canori, in his statement, added that his team has taken tremendous care working with Newport Beach and world-class architects to ensure the project complements and aligns with the vision and plan for Newport Center.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Neither should be in over-the-counter supplements.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Instead of complicated pet supplement routines, Foffy is offering an all-in-one chew for dogs.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Additive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additive. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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