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
Perhaps more concerning is an issue with Orion’s service module, which is the cylindrical attachment at the base of the crew capsule that provides oxygen, power supplies and propulsion throughout the flight.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
The attachments sold with these cleaners are the parts that pose a safety risk, according to CPSC.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
The attachments and the hose are gray in color.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Therefore, the attachments could be an accessory nozzle, grout brush, round detail brushes, flat scraping tool, angle concentrator tool, extension hose, fabric steamer and steam squeegee.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
The attachments sold with these cleaners are the parts that pose a safety risk, according to CPSC.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
The attachments and the hose are gray in color.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Therefore, the attachments could be an accessory nozzle, grout brush, round detail brushes, flat scraping tool, angle concentrator tool, extension hose, fabric steamer and steam squeegee.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachment
Noun
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Sometimes couples forget to verbalize their affection or show it in other ways.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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There is also a thoughtful kind of affection in the air that is less about grand gestures and more about shared understanding.—
Georgia Nichols,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Velvet Caviar also makes matching MagSafe-compatible accessories, including a phone grip that helps keep your device secure in your hand.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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The combination of a crisp shirt with jeans doesn’t need any spectacular accessories or styling to work.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
12 Apr. 2026
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Our allegiance is not to any person or party, but to the reign of God, where truth matters, dignity is upheld, and power is held accountable.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Balat also wrote a statement declaring his allegiance to the Islamic State, Tisch said.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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How one was born for the stage or how the other had inexplicably inherited Jean’s love for animal prints.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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McCormick began sending Kim love letters — dozens of them.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other options include Hand Cream Intense, Lip Water and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is testing glasses with a large oval or circular frame, a smaller oval or circular option, a large rectangular frame like the regular Ray-Ban Wayfarers, and a slimmer rectangular frame, similar to CEO Tim Cook’s current glasses.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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After leading the initial round of voting with 37%, compared to Fuller's 35%, Harris has framed the runoff as a referendum on independence versus loyalty to Trump.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The companies will also partner to host watch parties for major sporting events, and to offr AT&T customers enhanced loyalty points through Fanatics’ FanCash offering.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Still, the perpetually unfulfilled Homelander craves utter devotion, which means ending Starlight herself and arresting every single Starlighter.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Holland specifically points to Nolan’s devotion to practical, in-camera special effects.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The appliances were sold in green, gray, white, blue, and dark blue colors.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Court documents report items taken from the woman’s home included appliances and antiques valued at more than $5,500.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Attachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachment. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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