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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 gadgets
The little shop’s name comes from the quartermaster character, Q, who provides the gadgets and, more to the point, Aston Martin cars for James Bond in the famous movies.
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Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Users can also manage their smart home gadgets within the Alexa+ chat window, the company said.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Wander the gear aisles where gadgets promise to turn anyone into a better mariner, chef, parent and human being.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Is there such a thing as owning too many gadgets?
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
For more clever kitchen gadgets, check out more of our favorite homemade s’mores makers on Amazon below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Keep scrolling to shop for more space-saving furniture pieces and other gadgets at Amazon.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
As people who write about food and test kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
That being said, some travel essentials stay packed and ready—the gear, gadgets, and go-tos that make every trip that much easier.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Users can also manage their smart home gadgets within the Alexa+ chat window, the company said.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Wander the gear aisles where gadgets promise to turn anyone into a better mariner, chef, parent and human being.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Is there such a thing as owning too many gadgets?
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
For more clever kitchen gadgets, check out more of our favorite homemade s’mores makers on Amazon below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Keep scrolling to shop for more space-saving furniture pieces and other gadgets at Amazon.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
As people who write about food and test kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
That being said, some travel essentials stay packed and ready—the gear, gadgets, and go-tos that make every trip that much easier.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadgets
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From eye masks for red-eye flights to travel makeup bags, packing cubes, luggage scales, and more, these are the tools that keep overpacking (and overthinking) at bay.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Best Amazon Outlet Outdoor Deals Although the weather is cold and dreary, now is the time to get the hottest deals on outdoor items, especially garden tools, potting benches, and planters.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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These latest gizmos come from megacaps like Amazon, Alphabet and Meta and smaller players like Friend and Plaud.—
Jaures Yip,Kif Leswing,Annie Palmer,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
22 Nov. 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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Reviewers have also stashed their tech accessories in the puffy bag.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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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
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There are some contraptions that overcome this technological hurdle, but these are expensive or cumbersome.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
25 Dec. 2025
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Plants grow toward light, microbes swim toward rich food sources, animals hide from predators, humans send giant metal contraptions into outer space.—
Adam Frank,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 2025
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Those domains powered legitimate extension features like weather widgets and new tab pages.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The paper’s push into new products, including an opinion news aggregator launched this week, is trying to solve an audience problem with new widgets for which there’s little clear demand.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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As supply chains evolve and demands change, plant and factory managers are encouraged to adapt, with technological innovations continually elevating operations.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The industry can’t innovate if the brands don’t invest in those innovations.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, these special dogs are fully grown, so the brain mechanisms enabling them to eavesdrop are likely different from those of humans, Dror said.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Gadgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadgets. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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