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
This roller duo includes two attachment sizes to target both larger areas and hard-to-reach contours, explains Dr. Song.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
But enough about these two and their wavering attachment.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Using the Wrong Vacuum Attachments Vacuum cleaners typically come with a variety of different attachments, each of which is intended for a specific use.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Bike attachment Bikes usually attach to trainers in one of three ways.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
But enough about these two and their wavering attachment.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Using the Wrong Vacuum Attachments Vacuum cleaners typically come with a variety of different attachments, each of which is intended for a specific use.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Bike attachment Bikes usually attach to trainers in one of three ways.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachment
Noun
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For instance, not only do koala parents prioritize frequent physical affection like cuddling and hugs, there also is an abundance of emotional warmth.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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Most people probably have a general sense that physical affection matters in a relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The classic Birk marries a cowboy boot (another very of the moment accessory) with this chic pair of sandals.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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The company, known for catering to a multigenerational audience with its fairytale aesthetic, ultra-feminine dresses, accessories, fragrances and apparel, doesn’t just land on any street or in any mall.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Madrigal has made the 115-mile round trip to BMO Stadium to see LAFC play but is considering throwing his allegiance to the local club.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Due to his allegiance to Mahan, Quevedo’s policy platform largely mirrored the types of proposals emerging from the mayor’s office.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For nearly four years, a dog named Shawn has been patiently waiting for a second chance at love—and a home to call his own.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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The story of Sinners doesn't end when Miles Caton's Sammie walks beaten and blood-stained into his father's church underneath the morning sun or as Michael B. Jordan's Smoke reunites with his love (Wunmi Mosaku) and child in death.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In practice, however, Americans who don’t have retirement savings options at work aren’t likely to take the initiative on their own.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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All season, Wolves wing Donte DiVincenzo has preached the power of having both options at the team’s disposal.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Other major shifts include a new visual identity, simplification of its loyalty program (which remains under the Global Hotel Alliance) and unifying the properties and program functions through a mobile app.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, Seong-je knows no loyalty, and agrees to beat up Si-eun for Baek-jin on the morning of the fight.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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American Idol leaned into the Easter Sunday (April 20) holiday with a three-hour episode in which this season’s top 20 sang anthems of faith and devotion, with one contestant turning heads thanks to his original song dedicated to a lost friend.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
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Today By Paulina Berges Another theme becomes clear in this survey of Sherald’s work: the artist’s devotion to capturing the joys of the Black American experience.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And Jacky Jiang, with the appliance maker Guangdong Kinwing Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd., said his firm got smashed with an avalanche of cancellations when U.S. tariffs hit 125%.—
Aowen Cao,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Some stocks that could benefit from government easing include BYD Electronic, a maker of high-tech products including mobile handsets, or Haier Smart Home, a smart home appliance company, according to Goldman Sachs.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Attachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachment. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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