as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
pasta makers became the must-have appendage for tabletop mixers
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Recent Examples of appendage
Pollak had discovered the missing appendage at a Roman building yard in 1906, the actual arm not stiffly raising upward at a thirty degree angle, but rather falling backwards behind the figure.
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
The local casino, once an appendage to a gas station outside town, has morphed into a world-class resort, entertainment center, and economic engine.
—Vishal Khetpal, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
They have been placed one by one atop dressmaker pins, piercing the appendage all over.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s something about a cigarette in the right kind of ambience that functions as a sort of aesthetic appendage.
—Gabriella Onessimo, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
The local casino, once an appendage to a gas station outside town, has morphed into a world-class resort, entertainment center, and economic engine.
—Vishal Khetpal, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
They have been placed one by one atop dressmaker pins, piercing the appendage all over.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s something about a cigarette in the right kind of ambience that functions as a sort of aesthetic appendage.
—Gabriella Onessimo, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for appendage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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Plan on leaving some of your go-to travel accessories at home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Pair classics like chintz, balloon shades, gathered dust ruffles, and skirted tables with meaningful accessories.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Proposition 50 also split the sprawling district held by Kiley, a Republican from Rocklin, into six pieces, leaving the Northern California congressman and frequent Newsom critic with few good options.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some bond options traders are now betting the Fed may not cut rates at all this year.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Evans recomemnds wiping down cleaning appliances, your stovetop, and your microwave as well as the inside of the fridge to keep your shelves and drawers looking fresh.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some of the top performing departments were gold and jewelry, tires, major appliances, health and beauty, and small electronics.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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