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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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
In addiction treatment, encouraging emotional attachment to an algorithm risks reinforcing the very patterns of avoidance and substitution that sustain addiction.
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Steve D. Klein, STAT, 14 May 2026
Cozy attachments with others are blessed today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Freshly lauded Cannes Palme d’Or honoree Peter Jackson tells us that Stephen Colbert‘s attachment as writer on a new Lord of the Rings movie, which is being released after 2027’s Hunt for Gollum, occurred when The Late Show host pitched himself for the gig.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The largest advantage the company has over other Spalding hoops is the additional attachments.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Steve D. Klein, STAT, 14 May 2026
Cozy attachments with others are blessed today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Freshly lauded Cannes Palme d’Or honoree Peter Jackson tells us that Stephen Colbert‘s attachment as writer on a new Lord of the Rings movie, which is being released after 2027’s Hunt for Gollum, occurred when The Late Show host pitched himself for the gig.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The largest advantage the company has over other Spalding hoops is the additional attachments.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachment
Noun
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All the thespian’s chemistry felt less like castmates promoting a production and more like siblings teasing one another out of deep affection.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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In a family where hugs and other displays of physical affection were common, Djena was hardly ever touched, unless she was being disciplined.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
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This Mosis padded laptop sleeve, $22, comes with a separate zippered carrying case that can hold your charging cables and accessories, like USB flash drives or external hard drives.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Louis Vuitton has a rich history of crafting accessories for the adventure-ready, but its roots in jewelry are relatively new compared with other maisons.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Increasingly problematic for Musk, the looming fallout between OpenAI and Apple suggests their allegiance is not that deep.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Vancouver Whitecaps teenager Rayan Elloumi, 18, will have the chance to build on his two caps since changing allegiance from Canada earlier this year.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Each focuses on the love stories of specific couples, but while the show doesn’t follow the books’ format rigidly, all the beloved characters are present.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The story follows Frederic Henry, a young American ambulance driver serving in Italy who is wounded during the war and falls in love with the British nurse Catherine Barkley.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Accessibility for those with mobility issues There is disabled access, and accessible room options within the Manor House, Walled Garden and Woodland Cottages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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But with writing feeling like less of a career option than ever, continuing to run the supply yard seemed to be my only choice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The next step is the dissolution of truth and the prioritisation of loyalty above decency.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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But fragrance alone doesn’t explain the loyalty; the accompanying nongreasy richness that helps leave skin feeling remarkably smooth, soft, and radiant does.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
Noun
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In her tribute to her father, Hawaa painted a picture of devotion, openness, self-improvement and selflessness.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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The film’s climax — a long, unbroken scene in which Norman falls apart after the actor’s death, finally undone by years of devotion that went unthanked — was shot in a single take at director Peter Yates’s insistence.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Yesterday’s shoot was for appliance maker SharkNinja.—
Maneet Ahuja,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The kitchen is outfitted with a quartzite island, custom cabinetry, luxury appliances, a walk-in pantry, and an adjoining dining area.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2026
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“Attachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachment. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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