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
This finding specifically held true for people with fearful and preoccupied attachment styles, two subtypes of insecure attachment associated with a craving for intimacy but, respectively, a deep fear of it or a fear of rejection and abandonment.
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Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 20 June 2026
And sometimes the victims make enforcement more challenging by refusing to detail the risks, because of emotional attachment to the abuser, dependency, or fear.
—Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Quitting alcohol was counter-revolutionary, enshittification posing as maturity, like downloading an app on attachment styles instead of just going out and getting laid.
—Sarah Miller, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
The complete travel kit includes the device itself, all three attachments, a carrying pouch, and a travel hanger.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 20 June 2026
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Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 20 June 2026
And sometimes the victims make enforcement more challenging by refusing to detail the risks, because of emotional attachment to the abuser, dependency, or fear.
—Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Quitting alcohol was counter-revolutionary, enshittification posing as maturity, like downloading an app on attachment styles instead of just going out and getting laid.
—Sarah Miller, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
The complete travel kit includes the device itself, all three attachments, a carrying pouch, and a travel hanger.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachment
Noun
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Ortega felt plenty comfortable showing affection to her beloved pet, Brady, a Chihuahua mix.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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The old apparatuses of affection remained between us, however obsolete.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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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
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The kingdom and its press and thus the world could see the war hero and his monarch inextricably bound by allegiance to Britain.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Plus, Worley goes to bat about his love of baseball.—
Bill Wachsberger,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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As a teen, the Regalis Foods founder pooled his savings to buy a kilo of black truffles from France after falling in love with the delicacy at a restaurant near his childhood home in Arkansas.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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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
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In India, Shilangi Mukherji, director and head of SVOD Business at Prime Video India, said audience loyalty has been driven by a combination of local originals, licensed programming and long-term investment in intellectual property.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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That sense of loyalty became a feedback loop.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The butterflies’ devotion to this special longevity diet pays off.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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His devotion to the team has earned him such distinction that in 2024, the NBA announced he would be recognized alongside Billy Crystal, Alan Horwitz and Jack Nicholson as a SuperFan in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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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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“Attachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachment. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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