as in tools
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
Chamelo Dusk Classic smart sunglasses These lightweight sunglasses are perfect for techie dads who love gadgets and gizmos.
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Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 9 June 2026
Wearable wellness gadgets are everywhere, but few have generated the kind of long-haul user testimonials as the Apollo Neuro.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Check that all your kitchen appliances and gadgets work properly and are used regularly.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
The site sells everything from seasonal fashion and backyard bar setups to quality cleaning gadgets — and now, even an outdoor kitchen.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
And in 2026, where there are gadgets, there is artificial intelligence.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Artificials addicts will try the most offbeat gadgets.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
And what better time for Amazon to run a big sale on these nostalgic gadgets than right now, on summer’s doorstep?
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
The new pitter, a Lamborghini of kitchen gadgets, works on 6 cherries at a time, pushing out the pits and leaving the cherries in pristine condition.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 9 June 2026
Wearable wellness gadgets are everywhere, but few have generated the kind of long-haul user testimonials as the Apollo Neuro.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Check that all your kitchen appliances and gadgets work properly and are used regularly.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
The site sells everything from seasonal fashion and backyard bar setups to quality cleaning gadgets — and now, even an outdoor kitchen.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
And in 2026, where there are gadgets, there is artificial intelligence.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Artificials addicts will try the most offbeat gadgets.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
And what better time for Amazon to run a big sale on these nostalgic gadgets than right now, on summer’s doorstep?
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
The new pitter, a Lamborghini of kitchen gadgets, works on 6 cherries at a time, pushing out the pits and leaving the cherries in pristine condition.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadgets
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Across movie studios, television networks and content production firms, AI creators CNBC spoke to mentioned using a wide variety of generative AI tools, with Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Kling, MiniMax, Seedance and Google’s AI Studio being frequently mentioned.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Elsewhere, the formal dining room features parquet flooring and an integrated wet bar, while the kitchen is outfitted with premium appliances, including a Salamandar broiler and a Traulsen double-glass refrigerator, and a marble island with seating.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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These small-but-mighty gizmos and gadgets are all under $10 and arrive with fast Prime shipping.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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In this pre-synthesizer age, Bebe and Louis Barron utilized a mind-blowing selection of electronic gizmos to create a unique collage of otherworldly noise.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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All rooms also include a RoomBar, a mini-bar reimagined for the high-performance traveler featuring artisanal cocktails, functional superfoods, and wellness accessories for the property’s AM + PM Rituals Program.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The result is a category that feels less like an afterthought and more like the focal point of an outfit—a subtle reminder that the smallest accessories often carry the most weight.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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These genius contraptions help remove moisture from the air and can make a big difference in cooling down the house.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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There are a million and one videos of ag workers across Asia using the engines—often sourced from Yanmar and Kubota—to power wagons and irrigation pumps, among other contraptions.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
1 Apr. 2026
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The deep-learning assistant integrates with the company’s existing size widgets and retailer data portals, and rolls out for retail deployment at the start of June.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Common features include posts and pages, widgets, comment sections, and more.—
Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Franco-Argentinian artist Julio Le Parc, whose innovations in kinetic and Op art presaged the interactive art of today, died in Paris on May 30.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 June 2026
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Who knew that one of the greatest innovations was right here, sitting under our noses in midtown this whole time?—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
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Set during World War II, the drama examines the mechanisms of collaboration under the Vichy regime through the lens of a man whose ambition and moral weakness lead him to become complicit in the persecution and deportation of Jews.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Quantum bits or qubits are naturally prone to noise, where a change in temperature, electric or magnetic field can lead to the accumulation of errors, prompting the need to build robust error correction mechanisms.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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“Gadgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadgets. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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