1
as in affection
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
I doubt that there's any permanent attachment between the two teenagers
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2
as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
bought a grinder attachment for the kitchen mixer
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3
as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
an unflinching attachment to the marriage, through times both good and bad
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Recent Examples of attachment
Each rack features multiple attachments, allowing athletes to perform a wide range of exercises.
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Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
The years, though, have changed his attachment to material objects.
—Jazmine Hughes, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Opening a malicious attachment could install spyware or ransomware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Best Prime Day Dyson Ball Vacuum Cleaner Deals Featuring the most powerful suction of any Dyson vacuum and a whopping eight different attachment tools, the Animal Total Clean is a serious cleaning beast.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
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Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
The years, though, have changed his attachment to material objects.
—Jazmine Hughes, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Opening a malicious attachment could install spyware or ransomware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Best Prime Day Dyson Ball Vacuum Cleaner Deals Featuring the most powerful suction of any Dyson vacuum and a whopping eight different attachment tools, the Animal Total Clean is a serious cleaning beast.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachment
Noun
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Football is increasingly focused on the club game, but players — particularly those who have spent much of their career abroad — still have a deep affection for representing their nation.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The plot actually focuses on the efforts of fellow investigator Chiwetel Ejiofor’s pursuit of the culprit, and of his affection for assistant DA Nicole Kidman.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Get Your Mariners Postseason Gear on Fanatics To celebrate this moment, Fanatics has dropped exclusive Mariners playoff gear with commemorative hats, t-shirts, jackets, and accessories.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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The creative, who helmed the Gaultier brand from 2021 to 2024, also heads up an eponymous jewelry business offering bag chains, charms and other accessories in Tétier’s playful, maximalist style — teddy bears, sculptural flowers and multipatterned strings often included.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The suspect behind last week’s deadly car and knife terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, authorities said.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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This decision holds the condition that a citizen birth is to a parent owing allegiance as a legal resident.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will draw the national love this week, but Mahomes has quietly returned to his MVP form.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the premiere dates, a teaser trailer also gives audiences a tantalizing glimpse at Luke Thompson‘s Benedict encountering his love interest Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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New York felt comfortable enough to pick up Thibodeaux’s fifth-year option, but keeping him around in the long term with Abdul Carter and Brian Burns probably isn’t the shrewdest.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Avoid overly salty or processed options.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, frequent flyers may be able to obtain a free or discounted membership through their credit card or airline loyalty program.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the process, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties and bloody betrayals.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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England’s long-standing devotion to a national stadium is relatively unusual, certainly among their European peers.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The school is founded on Islamic principles and emphasizes the importance of being a global citizen, doing good to others, cleanliness and devotion.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cutlery, appliances, and bestselling kitchen gear is all deeply discounted at Crate & Barrel this week.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Ninja and Cuisinart in kitchen appliances and accessories were also among the brands cited.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Attachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachment. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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