ATTACHMENT Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

attachment

noun

ə-ˈtach-mənt

Definition of attachment

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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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 There were mighty blunders off the field too under Jarmond, including an email that went out to donors that came with an attachment revealing personal information and spending tallies of the department’s biggest donors. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 The Helton also comes with a removable pocket clip and a beaded lanyard that can be lark's footed around the attachment hole. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 My emotional attachment to my dog is too big to see him as a cliché. — Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 As a lifelong Star Wars fan himself, Days understands the attachment many Pittsburghers have to the machine. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attachment

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Noun

As Flores was still celebrating, Bjornsson — the previous deadlift world-record holder (510kg) — stomped up to him and reached out to grasp his rival, but only to offer a congratulatory hug of genuine warmth and affection.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
If the jokes seem a bit more exaggerated this time and their bond much less complex, the palpable affection coursing between Kidman and Bullock remains as sturdy a foundation as ever.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of affection

Noun

Other lunch accessories worth buying Thermos If your kid is the type who prefers a warm lunch over a cold one, then the Hydro Flask Insulated Thermos is a must-buy.

— Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
His brother Tristan was an accessory, the unit said, using physical aggression to coerce the victim.

— Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of accessory

Noun

The crowd at Melbourne Cricket Ground certainly had a mix of allegiance.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Just last month, a 35-year-old woman who pledged allegiance to ISIS and wanted to blow up the New York State Capitol building in Albany and also attack senators was arrested, authorities announced at a news conference in August.

— Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of allegiance

Noun

And yet, despite America’s best efforts, in the midst of this horror, millions of artists, travelers, and inventors created love, and light.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Many athletes are motivated by a deep hatred of losing, more so than a love of winning.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of love

Noun

Doing so required a heavy dose of grit with a side of loyalty, exactly how his late father, his mother and all those people in Timber Lake taught him to live.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Rather than directly monetizing the platform, Nvidia can deepen developer loyalty, make its hardware and software a natural choice for deploying AI models, and keep a strategic asset out of competitors' hands.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of loyalty

Noun

The British media devoured the story, as even then Day-Lewis was synonymous with intense devotion to his craft.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
As Anna covers for Fyodor’s addiction and increasingly unstable professional behavior, her devotion starts to look poisonous for them both.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of devotion

Noun

Her downtown digs feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a kitchen outfitted with stainless steel appliances and white cabinetry.

— India Roby, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
About Momcozy Founded in 2018, Momcozy develops maternity and baby products ranging from wearable breast pumps to feeding appliances, serving more than 5 million mothers worldwide.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026

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