as in tool
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
she tried out a new gadget for weeding the garden
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Recent Examples of gadget
Our picks run the gamut—from home decor gems to high-tech gadgets, skin-care gift sets to culinary staples— but are still selective enough to feel special during the big unboxing reveal.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Amazon’s clever kitchen gadgets and appliances don’t stop here.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Five days later, the lawsuit alleged, Luo deployed a different technology, a more sophisticated gadget that resembles a small computer server, called a network storage device.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Sometimes, though, one little gadget can answer one of my most pressing needs at home.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Amazon’s clever kitchen gadgets and appliances don’t stop here.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Five days later, the lawsuit alleged, Luo deployed a different technology, a more sophisticated gadget that resembles a small computer server, called a network storage device.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Sometimes, though, one little gadget can answer one of my most pressing needs at home.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadget
Noun
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Microsoft unveiled a new category of PC that features generative artificial intelligence tools built into Windows, the company's world-leading operating system.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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When selecting a specific use case to pursue, Pantone considered the struggles its customers had previously brought to the company’s attention and surveyed other tools on the market for designers and creatives.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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Firms listed in mainland China, including home appliance manufacturer Midea and battery-maker CATL, have launched secondary listings in Hong Kong in order to draw international investment.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Wipe down any small appliances (don’t forget underneath), bottles or storage containers, or decorations on your counters to remove dust or grease buildup every week.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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There are countless designs for tick-removal tools and safety whistles online, but this model combines the two into one keychain-compatible gizmo.—
Zoe Gates,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hailed for their seemingly effortless power, supple ride, technologically sophisticated gizmos and exquisite interior and exterior appointments, Phantoms have been the ultimate celebrity status symbol nearly since the nameplate’s release.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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That was a whole interesting contraption.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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One loose bolt or misplaced screw is enough to grind the entire contraption to a halt.—
Robert Mays,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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To see if you have been selected, open up your Delta app on your smartphone and look for the widget icon in the upper right-hand corner of the app home screen that resembles the Delta logo with additional two stars.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Prioritizing what companies actually need over whatever widgets Wall Street happens to sell is good customer service.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Its foldable design with a snap closure keeps accessories organized, without taking up too much room in an everyday purse or carry-on bag.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Shoes & Accessories Landsberg says that items like shoes and accessories must pass their thrift store's standard of cleanliness before they're put out in the store.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The state has also advanced in large-scale restoration through innovative mechanisms such as restoration concessions, while intensifying actions to combat deforestation and forest fires.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The perpétuelle montre à tact showcases many of the key refinements and complications that Breguet perfected, including automatic winding, a calendar display, and an ingenious tact mechanism for telling the time silently or in darkness.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their approach combines scientific innovation with environmental responsibility, positioning perovskite/silicon TSCs as a cornerstone for future clean energy systems, provided the industry can meet both performance and sustainability benchmarks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Microsoft doubles down in return to AfroTech in Houston with AI, innovation, community and Black excellence at the forefront.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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