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
In practice, however, such lofty rhetoric was married to a nostalgic attachment to American primacy that led to a foreign policy plagued by hypocrisy and incoherence.
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Casey Michel, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2025
Submit your high-resolution photo as a jpeg attachment to susan.vardon@pomeradonews.com.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
April 2025 The Devil: April calls you to confront any attachments or patterns that may be holding you back, Scorpio, as The Devil urges you to break free from unhealthy cycles.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 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, 31 July 2025
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Casey Michel, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2025
Submit your high-resolution photo as a jpeg attachment to susan.vardon@pomeradonews.com.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
April 2025 The Devil: April calls you to confront any attachments or patterns that may be holding you back, Scorpio, as The Devil urges you to break free from unhealthy cycles.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 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, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachment
Noun
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Having witnessed Axel's affection firsthand, Ollie's staff members are perplexed that the pup hasn't found his forever home, despite searching for an adopter for over a year.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Leah Fry, 29, was not ready for the adorable and loving words her toddler, Selah, would say in a moment that beautifully captured the child's deep and innocent affection.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All of the electric buses are equipped with accessories for students with handicaps.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
7 Aug. 2025
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As Page Six noted, Moss' chic accessory can go for up to around $13,500, which doesn't exactly equate to being casually exposed to the forces of Mother Nature.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Our allegiance to the song and to the fans is bigger than our fear of anything outside of that.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Win McNamee—Getty Images Blackburn’s allegiance to Trump As mentioned, the MAGA Republican has a strong connection to the President and served on the executive committee of his transition team during his first presidential term.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These babies were made out of love, out of presence, out of care and intention.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Playfulness keeps your connection light yet strong, helping love become more resilient over time.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To wit: If Anthony finishes first or second in Rookie of the Year voting, his salary from 2031-2033 goes up by $1 million each year, and the option increases by $2 million.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Reese Witherspoon’s Outfit Blueprint Witherspoon’s skirt is a classic style every closet should have, and this $24 Amazon option reminds us of her pick.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This phase of the series illustrates the intricate psychological tactics used in espionage, where family bonds and loyalty become tools for manipulation and control.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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Feeling profoundly betrayed and abandoned by David, Rebecca’s loyalty lies with the vicious and conniving Juno, the only family she’s known for the last decade.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Duke proved his devotion to Gladys by suggesting that Lady Sarah find her own place to live.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
3 Aug. 2025
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Carpenter is building a direct-to-fan ecosystem by turning decades of fan devotion into something interactive, intimate and entirely her own.—
Justin Conklin,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Attachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachment. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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