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
Misaki Kawatsu, Vogue, 10 June 2025
But overplaying concerns about pesticides or additives does little more than discredit the food system writ large and suggest women find other solutions that may not be as feasible, affordable, or even safe.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 June 2025
Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 21 May 2025
Monk fruit is considered a food additive, as is any substance or chemical added to food during the preparation process.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
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Adjective
However, the additives and artificial sweeteners were disrupting my gut microbiome to the point of causing severe hay fever and other allergies.
—Misaki Kawatsu, Vogue, 10 June 2025
But overplaying concerns about pesticides or additives does little more than discredit the food system writ large and suggest women find other solutions that may not be as feasible, affordable, or even safe.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 June 2025
Noun
On May 9, the administration granted three new color additive petitions for manufacturers to use in food.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 21 May 2025
Monk fruit is considered a food additive, as is any substance or chemical added to food during the preparation process.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for additive
Adjective
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Whitson holds the record for cumulative days spend in space by an American.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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Its impacts are structural and cumulative, reshaping both the physical world and global finance.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Four years later, Pilgrim sued Fire & Blood Productions, the HBO subsidiary responsible for producing Game of Thrones.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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Most recently, in May 2025, the Communication Workers of America reached a tentative contract agreement for quality assurance testers at the video game studio ZeniMax Media (a Microsoft subsidiary).—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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He may also have been inspired by the spirited instrumental and vocal accompaniment on most of his encores from Larkin Poe — sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell, who are 26 and 25, respectively.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Great Travel Drink Accessories and Portable Coolers At the end of a long drive, a chilled wine is a perfect accompaniment to a picnic lunch or barbecue dinner, and the Decoy Featherweight Chardonnay keeps it light.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Integration with Transit: AVs should serve as a complement to, not a replacement for, public transportation.—
Regina Clewlow,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Heat mainstays Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were believed to be off-limits in any potential trade for Durant, with the thought that Durant would have arrived as a complement to the two.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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While supplements containing omega-3s benefit some health conditions, consult a healthcare provider before taking supplements or making dietary changes to avoid interactions with medications such as blood thinners.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
27 June 2025
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Unlike supplements that work internally (and can take months to show results), biotin shampoos work topically — cleansing the scalp, reinforcing the hair shaft, and setting the stage for fuller-looking growth.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
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“Additive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additive. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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