SUBSIDIARY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of subsidiary

as in additive

something that is of secondary importance to something else one of the company's foreign subsidiaries

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subsidiary

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adjective

as in subordinate

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Recent Examples of subsidiary

Noun

Fabbrica, officials said, is an indirect subsidiary of a global construction company headquartered in Italy. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 Spokespeople for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's office, Ethio Telecom and Safaricom's Ethiopian subsidiary did not respond to requests for comment. — Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

Adjective

OpenAI has signed a long-term lease with subsidiary SoftBank Energy, which would develop and own the data center. — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026 The chamber then took up several subsidiary budget bills, about which debate continued on Thursday. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsidiary

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Noun

Multi-color printing was added at the start of this year after a breakthrough in technology, and Nike brought additive printing through its own Project Nectar tech on the Air Max 95000 introduced last fall.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Unlike conventional graphite anodes, eCOphite is positioned as a graphite alternative that can be used as an additive with existing anode materials.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of additive

Adjective

But a clerical establishment that once cultivated the military to buttress its rule may end up being subordinate to it.

— Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026
Bucks encounter rivals, or even subordinate deer, and make scrapes in a sudden display of strength.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of subordinate

Noun

Clayton also noted in the interview the task force would discuss potential legislative options that could be part of an AI framework moving forward.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
Other options include pregnancy termination and neonatal treatment intended to prolong life.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of option

Adjective

While reading Elliott Baker’s 1971 book, Pocock and Pitt, Golod became intrigued by a secondary character named Adderly, an intelligence operative whose injured hand had altered the course of his career.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Expect to pay between $200,000 and $400,000 to pick one up on the secondary market.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of secondary

Noun

Formal afternoon tea is served, too, with the savory and sweet accompaniments prepared through an Indonesian lens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Using projections and mapping technology, a light show displaying famous art works and abstract visuals sets a backdrop for musical accompaniment by an orchestra and choir, alongside narration sharing history about Sacramento and the cathedral.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of accompaniment

Adjective

And Michael Rishawn almost steals the show with his delicious comic turn as the restaurant host, as well as other ancillary characters.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 1 Oct. 2026
One workflow may also reveal multiple ancillary workflows that can be automated next.

— Kousik Rajendran, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of ancillary

Noun

Starting from pre-pregnancy, starting from preconception, parents are told to start managing their health, to start managing all possible risks through nutrition and vitamins and supplements and exercise.

— Nicholas Florko, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
Instead, Shapiro says to think of milk as a supplement to your overall fluid intake.

— Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of supplement

Adjective

Urán, an auxiliary magistrate of Colombia’s Council of State, was among the dead.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Weather data can be used to select cooling modes, which the company says cuts auxiliary power consumption during operation by 30% and standby consumption by 50%.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

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