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 The best multi-stylers bundle several styling jobs into one device, using interchangeable attachments to curl, smooth, straighten, volumize, and, in some cases, take hair from wet to dry. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026 The suspects were armed with handguns, one of which was equipped with a flashlight and laser attachment, and took bags and phones from their victims, police said. — Laura Fay, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 On a boat — not to mention a reality-TV show — attachments develop and fall apart with unusual urgency; watching Kat and Gen felt like watching the main friend duo of a coming-of-age movie ride out the turbulence of growing up in 2x speed. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026 And likewise, the evidence against attachment isn’t conclusive. — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attachment

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Noun

The intensity of their yearning has only increased on their second album, Nature’s Pill—and that’s no easy feat, considering this is a band whose breakout track opens with the narrator prostrating himself before the object of his affection.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
Despite his training in fine dining, what motivates him is the warmth and affection of home cooking.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of affection

Noun

In Aaron Sorkin’s new thriller, the fictional Haugen — who, like her nonfictional counterpart, leaks thousands of documents to Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz — habitually dons the accessories.

— Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
Meow is an institution in the world of vintage clothing, shoes and accessories.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of accessory

Noun

Yet the political alternatives that once dominated the region have lost their capacity to command popular allegiance.

— Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Countries including Nauru, Honduras and Nicaragua have switched allegiances from Taiwan to Beijing in recent years.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of allegiance

Noun

While the short was a love letter to the museum at which it was filmed (Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre), the feature is intended as a love letter to Bomber County as a whole.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Rilke writes about solitude, love, patience and learning to live with uncertainty.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of love

Noun

We were also impressed by the versatile food options—particularly the Cantonese cuisine and excellent afternoon tea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
This would provide some interesting tactical options for the Navy, especially for conflicts with rivals, like China.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of option

Noun

The new version centers on Dalin, a single mother who designs bridal gowns and whose devotion to her job has opened a gap between her and her 10-year-old daughter Mina.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Like Wilde, Basil possesses an idealistic devotion to beauty and love that proves his undoing.

— Hannah Aizenman, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of devotion

Noun

Storyteller Overland Powering up the sockets and appliances, the Gear Mode packs in 4+ kWh of Lithionics batteries that send power through a 2,000-W inverter and charge while driving through a high-output auxiliary alternator.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
The team also highlighted that electric motors power a wide range or technologies, from hybrid or electric vehicles, to industrial systems and household appliances.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of appliance

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