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
Rule is a writer torn between her sense of duty towards Ted Bundy’s victims and her own personal attachment and disbelief at his guilt.
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Rebecca Hannigan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Check the manufacturer's website, but many vacuum attachments, scrub brushes, and dust pans are dishwasher safe.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
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.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
Lastly, a steamer with window/glass attachment is a must.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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Rebecca Hannigan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Check the manufacturer's website, but many vacuum attachments, scrub brushes, and dust pans are dishwasher safe.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
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.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
Lastly, a steamer with window/glass attachment is a must.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachment
Noun
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Ask gently yet clearly, because knowledge nourishes affection.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Orion began to respond to Artemis’ affection.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps her greatest accessory of all time, the 2026 version was ultra-sleek with a left side part and a strand of hair hanging down in front of her face.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The look was made modern by a simple black manicure—nail artist Tom Bachik used Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Le Diable en Chanel—the perfect accessory to her feathery black and cream off-the-shoulder dress.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Iwobi, nephew of former Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha, played for England at under-16 and under-17 levels before switching allegiance.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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And that ever-reliable Republican allegiance is looking much less ironclad.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Olivo, 42, says the choice to take Maggie in was shaped by both love and lived experience.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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And this story of adolescent friendship, love, and loss is both relatable and original.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Silver plans are a middle-tier option that the ACA marketplaces offer for qualifying consumers.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Chinese Communist Party often demands political loyalty in return for its largesse, especially in insisting that potential partners break off relations with Taiwan.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2026
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Sirianni’s loyalty to his staff, beyond his two internal offensive coordinator promotions, is evident.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The store opened in the summer of 2024, before the divisive president’s second election, delighting fans with offering plenty of stickers, clothing, signs and other items to proclaim their devotion.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2026
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No one could trace the secret roots of Skinny Pedro’s devotion to the world of machines.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, the appliance’s internal temperature was too warm at 50 degrees.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The work triangle has origins dating back to the 19th century, but in a space that now serves diverse purposes and is filled with technology and appliances that didn’t exist when it was created, is the kitchen work triangle still relevant?—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Attachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachment. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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