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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Ortega felt plenty comfortable showing affection to her beloved pet, Brady, a Chihuahua mix.
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The old apparatuses of affection remained between us, however obsolete.
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Best Travel Accessory and Tech Deals The best things come in small packages, and that applies to these travel and tech accessories.
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Top Quince Brown Bags This should come as no surprise, but Sarah Jessica Parker knows the power of good accessories.
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The titular Texas town hangs in the balance as ranching dynasties unravel, hearts switch allegiances and the overall future of small town culture built on ranching and agriculture comes under scrutiny.
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Scores of protesters appeared in front of the Supreme Court in late April to support people who say they were harmed by the weed killer and other chemicals, in allegiance with the Make America Healthy Again movement.
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Andrew Bauhs wasn't always in love with the college football experience.
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When his time came to address members of the party from the event’s main stage Friday night, Talarico delivered a love letter to Texas intermixed with a firm rebuke of billionaires and his GOP opponent.
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With retail prices starting around $19,000 for entry models and climbing past $100,000 for advanced ones, rentals offer a more accessible option.
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Shop the comfortable, chic outfit-polisher in five color options, plus more Italian leather flats under $100.
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When the Gold Cloaks march into the palace and proclaim their new loyalties, Rickard’s men defy him by laying down their swords, too.
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This column first addressed an employee’s duty of loyalty nine years ago, almost to the day.
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Courtesy of Judice & Araujo That encounter helped awaken his lifelong devotion to plants.
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This devotion to excellence has paved the way for EltaMD’s recognition by the likes of Hailey Bieber, Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner, Drew Barrymore, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
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Lightweight and easily portable, this cleaner can tackle stains in carpets as well as upholstered furniture, appliances and other surfaces.
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But in the kitchen, things go awry again when some sauce boils over onto a burner, activating a safety suppression feature that automatically shuts down the appliance for a half-hour.
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“Attachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachment. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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