as in additive
something that is of secondary importance to something else
one of the company's foreign subsidiaries
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Recent Examples of subsidiary
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Funds managed by subsidiaries of Apollo Global Management are investors in Shutterfly, the parent company of Lifetouch.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Roster status is conferred on NGOs that have a narrower or more technical focus and periodically contribute to the work of ECOSOC or its subsidiary bodies.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Niederpruem spent much of his 30-year career at Emerson Electric and its subsidiaries, including Emerson Network Power, which was eventually sold and rebranded as Vertiv.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Funds managed by subsidiaries of Apollo Global Management are investors in Shutterfly, the parent company of Lifetouch.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
For information regarding subsidiary rights, please contact the Publisher.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Roster status is conferred on NGOs that have a narrower or more technical focus and periodically contribute to the work of ECOSOC or its subsidiary bodies.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
Noun
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Tiny natural organisms will quickly turn organic waste into the most nutritious soil additive available.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Monk fruit is considered a food additive, as is any substance or chemical added to food during the preparation process.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There can never again be a DED, even if Sherrill promises that Roehrenbeck will be subordinate to Garcia.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The inspector general's investigation found that Reece and Ruff — who were supervisor and subordinate — did not disclose their romantic relationship, which is a violation of a city executive order.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Specialty shops, coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants could share 200 acres of trails, pocket parks, wooded landscapes and a lazy creek with a combination of residential options.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The summer season will surely attract more families with young kids, but unlike other New England coastal destinations, the main draw in Mystic is not the beach—though there are a few solid options for sun and sand nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The secondary entrance is on Rio Salado Parkway at Lakeside Drive.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Montgomery was among the players working on fundamentals such as secondary leads on the bases before taking a few cuts in the cages.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As Sammy discovers his passion for filmmaking and struggles to cope with his parents' marital issues, Williams' musical accompaniment — which earned him yet another Oscar nomination — only enhances his emotional journey.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Ulla Johnson‘s show notes on Friday got a fragrant accompaniment.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Many team owners have real-estate developments and other ancillary business that owners would fight to exclude, and players to include.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Specifically, the 2020 inspection recommended a full recoating and ancillary repairs, according to a city staff report from last year about the engineering contract for this project.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For those feeling the strain of the week, one option included a liposomal vitamin C supplement for immune support.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The massive domestic policy bill included a hefty supplement to ICE’s base budget that the agency could tap amid the looming lapse in appropriations.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Morgen produced the album and played on practically every track, contributing nearly all the auxiliary instrumentation that allows Buckaroo’s simple acoustic core to bloom.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The generator is designed as an auxiliary or primary power source for satellites operating where solar energy is unreliable or insufficient.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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