1
as in passions
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
I doubt that there's any permanent attachment between the two teenagers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in accessories
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of attachments
O’Hara stars in the movie as a brilliant and volatile mycologist who is convinced by her self-destructive but alluring ex to participate in a trial for an experimental drug designed to sever romantic attachments.
—
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Other add-ons that can be seen on bikes in the museum’s collection include acetylene gas headlamps, map cases, tool-carrying attachments and, for ladies’ bicycles, a skirt guard so the fabric would not become tangled in the wheel spokes.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
These nifty carry-on attachments slide onto the handle of your luggage, freeing up your hands.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 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
Emotional attachments to security may be holding you back from growth and expansion.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
How’s life watching all your little attachments work around you in different aspects of your wrestling life?
—Joey Hayden, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Key features of the self-standing stick vacuum are the tangle-free illuminated head, three suction levels, and multiple attachments like the upholstery tool for streamlined cleaning.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
Those concerns gained traction as more families shared their stories in the media or testified before Congress, including of AI chatbots that sparked one-sided attachments, or even romantic relationships, with children too young to understand the implications.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Other add-ons that can be seen on bikes in the museum’s collection include acetylene gas headlamps, map cases, tool-carrying attachments and, for ladies’ bicycles, a skirt guard so the fabric would not become tangled in the wheel spokes.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
These nifty carry-on attachments slide onto the handle of your luggage, freeing up your hands.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 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
Emotional attachments to security may be holding you back from growth and expansion.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
How’s life watching all your little attachments work around you in different aspects of your wrestling life?
—Joey Hayden, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Key features of the self-standing stick vacuum are the tangle-free illuminated head, three suction levels, and multiple attachments like the upholstery tool for streamlined cleaning.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
Those concerns gained traction as more families shared their stories in the media or testified before Congress, including of AI chatbots that sparked one-sided attachments, or even romantic relationships, with children too young to understand the implications.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachments
Noun
-
His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
-
But their weekend is interrupted by an unexpected visitor whose presence tests the limits of mutual desire and causes passions to collide, leading to fatal consequences.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Reviewers have also stashed their tech accessories in the puffy bag.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
-
The travel accessories and gear that stood out to me were the ones that consistently made travel easier— whether that meant getting better sleep at 30,000 feet, packing smarter to prepare for tight turnarounds, or staying comfortable through airport marathons and long-haul stretches alike.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
But anyone willing to consider the thicket of fears, affections and recriminations that grows through the cracks of a long relationship will find in these pages an almost unbearable tenderness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Lucy is crazy about him, but Schroeder has no interest in her affections.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Save on luxe organic cotton, breathable eucalyptus Tencel, and silky sateen options starting at just $45.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
-
The University of Minnesota, meanwhile, informed its 50,000-plus students that there could be online options for some classes when the new term starts next week.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
In her memoir, Griffiths writes with deep wisdom and tenderness about both relationships, and about the ways in which grief is inextricably linked with our greatest loves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
-
Lucas and Max are the loves of each other’s lives.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
True Caliber is noting the rise of under-counter appliances, such as their single- or dual-tap beverage dispenser, which can be configured for beer or cold brew.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
-
Even though the stove is usually the most dangerous area of the kitchen, Kight said that too many appliances plugged in can also pose a risk.—
Tina Patel,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
In the 15th century, Sufi mystics are said to have consumed it to stay awake during long nights of prayer and devotions.—
Ali Halit Diker,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Attachments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachments. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
