as in option
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-on
The 5% fee on what the bill calls add-on transactions would generate over $20 million annually for public education, according to a state estimate.
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Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Although at this point, the nearly five-year sentence handed down by Muskegon County Circuit Judge Annette Rose Smedley is just an add-on to the multiple decades-long prison stints the 45-year-old Smothers is serving.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
About 3% of commercial users with Office productivity software subscriptions have access to the Microsoft 365 Copilot add-on.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
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Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Although at this point, the nearly five-year sentence handed down by Muskegon County Circuit Judge Annette Rose Smedley is just an add-on to the multiple decades-long prison stints the 45-year-old Smothers is serving.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
About 3% of commercial users with Office productivity software subscriptions have access to the Microsoft 365 Copilot add-on.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-on
Noun
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The spa also offers an array of signature treatments worth exploring—from wellness rituals (like the Signature Bamford Treatment, which includes a footbath, massage, and assisted yogic breathing) to body rituals (mud baths, sauna wraps) and facials (including a luxurious 24K gold option).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Food pantries rarely offer mobile options, and SNAP cannot be used for home deliveries.—
Beth Shapiro,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The light, airy space on 53rd Street houses cooler-than-cool home decor items, tech accessories, tabletop design and furniture, jewelry, and accessories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Galvan's worn medals, held trophies, but the Millikan High School senior wants a new accessory to one day show her future children.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her dad was the credit manager for a local chain of appliance stores, a second-generation Jewish immigrant, and a lifelong Republican.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Among those purchases were appliances and equipment that authorities say ended up at her boyfriend’s restaurant, as well as a series of personal items that raised further questions.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-on. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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