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
Taxes, surcharges, add-on programming (including premium channels), DIRECTV Tech Protect ( www.directv.com/techprotect.), lease fees and transactional fees are not included in two-year price guarantee.
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 20 Aug. 2025
For comparison, Charlotte transferred striker Patrick Agyemang to English Championship side Derby County for a club-record fee reportedly set at $8 million plus add-ons in mid-July.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
The trip can be expanded with add-ons and is able to last anywhere from one night to nine nights.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
The add-on package also includes NFL RedZone for highlights, updates, scores, standings, stats and more.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 20 Aug. 2025
For comparison, Charlotte transferred striker Patrick Agyemang to English Championship side Derby County for a club-record fee reportedly set at $8 million plus add-ons in mid-July.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
The trip can be expanded with add-ons and is able to last anywhere from one night to nine nights.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
The add-on package also includes NFL RedZone for highlights, updates, scores, standings, stats and more.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-on
Noun
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Fair Park Dog Park, 300 Raines Avenue Fair Park Dog Park offers guests two options, a .60-acre artificial turf surface for large dogs and a .26-acre artificial turf park for small dogs.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Residents can choose from fiber, cable, 5G wireless and satellite options.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The creatures are usually found hanging from phones or handbags—tiny demons haunting our accessories—or clutched as a kind of pet.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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As for jewelry and other accessories, Wilson wore a wide sunflower buckle belt in black with metallic silver hardware.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-on. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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