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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3
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
Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
Submit professional appointments, management-level promotions and significant awards for individuals, along with photos as .jpg attachments, to peopleonmove@orlandosentinel.com.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Dayna has struggled with an avoidant attachment style, while Magan has an anxious attachment style.
—James Factora, Them., 21 May 2025
The three questions that follow are grounded in research from attachment theory, cognitive psychology and relationship science.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
Submit professional appointments, management-level promotions and significant awards for individuals, along with photos as .jpg attachments, to peopleonmove@orlandosentinel.com.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Dayna has struggled with an avoidant attachment style, while Magan has an anxious attachment style.
—James Factora, Them., 21 May 2025
The three questions that follow are grounded in research from attachment theory, cognitive psychology and relationship science.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachment
Noun
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The group were filmed licking and sniffing the younger kitten in a clear show of affection, in the post to TikTok from April 25.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Upon his release, Nick learns that the target of his affections has another admirer, Chester (Shawn Ashmore), his no-nonsense parole officer.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
Noun
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For example, a store in Austin could stock festival outfits during SXSW, or a store in Chicago might promote warm beverages or winter accessories ahead of a cold snap.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The full-service wig salon sells toppers and all other hair accessories, says owner Caryn Deri.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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But the character is more of a riff on the real-life oil baron Calouste Gulbenkian, the world’s richest man at the time of his death in 1955 and a template for today’s globe-roaming magnates who pledge allegiance only to their own ambitions.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Some videos show workers raising their right fists and pledging allegiance before a Chinese flag, evidence of the ideological training that experts say is often mandatory for Uyghur workers on such job programs.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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King Charles isn't the first royal to show his love for the pop superstar.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The rapper even released a whole album devoted to his love of the genre back in 2010, Rebirth.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
Noun
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One option was to book more celebrities or care about Instagram followers.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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If a poor single woman who came to New York to work in an unstable low-wage job became pregnant out of wedlock, shame, stigma, poverty, lack of childcare options, and the anonymity of city living might lead her to leave her infant on a stoop.—
Time,
Time,
28 May 2025
Noun
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This kind of fierce loyalty has been crucial to Dropout’s growth.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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This strategic alignment, with a focus on a seamless customer experience, fuels revenue growth, strengthens customer loyalty, cuts churn and positions the business for success.—
Julie Thomas,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Now, my devotion continues with her newest, Swept Away — a love story about two strangers who get stranded at sea together on a houseboat.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Elias may have to shake off his devotion to metrics and get back to signing people who can play baseball and stay healthy for the entire season.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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These super-computing facilities have become an important component of modern life, powering everything from smart home appliances to social media to AI chatbots.—
Thomas Grizzetti,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Attachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachment. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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