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something that is of secondary importance to something else
one of the company's foreign subsidiaries
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Recent Examples of subsidiaries
Converse and Jordan Brand, its subsidiaries, also saw their toplines decline by double digits.
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
The company is Meliá’s partner in hotel management through one of its subsidiaries, Gaviota.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
The new entity–which encompasses 25 investment companies and platforms and over 250 group subsidiaries–will expand its global footprint by allocating capital across public and private markets.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Others are subsidiaries of conglomerates, known as bonyads, that answer to the clergy.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Sheryl DeVore has worked as a full-time and freelance reporter, editor and photographer for the Chicago Tribune and its subsidiaries.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Insurance subsidiaries generated investable capital.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Through Vivendi, Bolloré already controls the Canal+ channel and its subsidiaries, including StudioCanal, Europe’s number one film production company.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Transparencia Venezuela estimates that more than $42 billion in public assets linked to the state oil company and its subsidiaries were compromised through corruption schemes.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
The company is Meliá’s partner in hotel management through one of its subsidiaries, Gaviota.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
The new entity–which encompasses 25 investment companies and platforms and over 250 group subsidiaries–will expand its global footprint by allocating capital across public and private markets.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Others are subsidiaries of conglomerates, known as bonyads, that answer to the clergy.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Sheryl DeVore has worked as a full-time and freelance reporter, editor and photographer for the Chicago Tribune and its subsidiaries.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Insurance subsidiaries generated investable capital.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Through Vivendi, Bolloré already controls the Canal+ channel and its subsidiaries, including StudioCanal, Europe’s number one film production company.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Transparencia Venezuela estimates that more than $42 billion in public assets linked to the state oil company and its subsidiaries were compromised through corruption schemes.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiaries
Noun
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Food and drink Perhaps the easiest way to distinguish a run-of-the-mill all-inclusive from a luxury one is the food and beverage options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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And there are multiple debt relief options available to explore now, from debt consolidation loans to debt management programs to even credit card debt forgiveness and bankruptcy for extreme cases.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Organs, arms, appendages, and other complex tissues usually decay rapidly when they’re separated from their host.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Ginger Gordon and Alexis Tingey found inspiration from a variety of quarters for these appendages.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
23 May 2026
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The menu consists of six or so cocktails for parties of up to six guests, served over a two-hour period with light appetizers and accompaniments like Taiwanese chicken nuggets topped with caviar.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
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When recognized early and treated appropriately, thiamine deficiency is generally reversible, and most animals respond well to supplements and supportive care.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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Aim for at least 25 grams from whole foods daily, and use supplements to fill the gaps — not the other way around.—
Ryan Brennan
June 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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“Subsidiaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiaries. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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