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
Ginger Gordon and Alexis Tingey found inspiration from a variety of quarters for these appendages.
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Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
It’s composed of 22 bilaterally symmetric appendages that ring the nostrils and move independently, sweeping the substrate in continuous probing arcs.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
It is marked by a vivid orange banding and intricate appendages.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 May 2026
As much as possible, workers were meant to be mere appendages of decision-making managers, components of capital’s machinery.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
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Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
It’s composed of 22 bilaterally symmetric appendages that ring the nostrils and move independently, sweeping the substrate in continuous probing arcs.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
It is marked by a vivid orange banding and intricate appendages.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 May 2026
As much as possible, workers were meant to be mere appendages of decision-making managers, components of capital’s machinery.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for appendage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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Given its minimalist design, the bag is easy to coordinate with other accessories with the same finish, from sunglasses to watches.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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My mom loves woven textures in her shoes and accessories, and these Mary Jane ballet flats are no exception.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Global economies have already weighed energy options beyond the Middle East, as the war in Iran has put irreversible pressure on the oil industry, according to Karen Young, a researcher at Columbia University.—
Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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For shoppers who aren’t on board with the barrel trend, this daisy print option offers a more streamlined version.—
Mia McManus,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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