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
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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
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Recent Examples of attachments
No attachments will be accepted.
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Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
Australia’s Jump Street Films has unveiled its 2026 slate for the Jewish Australian Screen Fund, headlined by attachments including Shekhar Kapur, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Yael Abecassis and Shlomi Elkabetz, while simultaneously launching the inaugural Jewish Australian Screen Fellowship.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Casting announcements and additional creative attachments will be revealed in early 2026.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Consumers shouldn't reply or click on any links or attachments.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Many emails contain attachments that were not released.
—Elliott Ramos, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Research has shown that children raised with secure attachments are more likely to become independent due to the trust and security developed.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
Look for brands that formulate their attachments with heat-resistant materials such as nylon, ceramic, or silicone.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Many come with attachments to lift pet hair and dander from curtains, upholstery and corners.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
Australia’s Jump Street Films has unveiled its 2026 slate for the Jewish Australian Screen Fund, headlined by attachments including Shekhar Kapur, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Yael Abecassis and Shlomi Elkabetz, while simultaneously launching the inaugural Jewish Australian Screen Fellowship.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Casting announcements and additional creative attachments will be revealed in early 2026.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Consumers shouldn't reply or click on any links or attachments.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Many emails contain attachments that were not released.
—Elliott Ramos, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Research has shown that children raised with secure attachments are more likely to become independent due to the trust and security developed.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
Look for brands that formulate their attachments with heat-resistant materials such as nylon, ceramic, or silicone.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Many come with attachments to lift pet hair and dander from curtains, upholstery and corners.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachments
Noun
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What are the common passions that matter to us?—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Dangerous and hungry, their weapons and their passions bleed into each other.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Adding in signature accessories—including those soft leather black ballet flats from The Row, a ball cap, and an oversized suede tote—we’re itching to recreate this one, asap.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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The chip maker says the last feature will give you up to 80Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for transferring larger files or daisy-chaining multiple accessories with your computer.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Alienation of affections was largely recognized in the 1800s as a tort for when a female spouse was whisked away from her husband by a third party.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
16 Jan. 2026
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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
Noun
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Other on-site dining options include Macondo, which sits in a gathering space that feels akin to an elevated hostel lounge, which features live music over Middle Eastern cuisine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pisces February 19 – March 20 Naming your options can be heartening today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Because literature is a distillation of our loves and fears, of supposedly beauty and truth, its relationship with Mammon is at least distasteful and at most tragic, but the story of writing’s association itself is certainly an engaging story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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A number of songs return to his deepest childhood musical loves.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Adobe Digital Price Index recorded its largest monthly online price increase in a dozen years in January, driven by electronics, appliances, and furniture.—
Jerry Haar,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Its kitchen is upgraded with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, according to its listing, and the home has refinished hardwood floors throughout.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Many churches also have extra times of devotions and other activities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Eclipses across your astrological axis (Virgo-Pisces) activate themes of independence versus commitment, asking you to honor your devotions without deflecting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Attachments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachments. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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