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
Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
The designer is on a collaborative streak: Last week, WWD announced that the designer is set to partner with H&M’s subsidiary brand & Other Stories on a collection that will drop online and in stores in May.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Ayah Imran, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, administers the VA Community Care Network in Region 3, which includes Arkansas.
—Arkansas Online, 17 July 2025
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Noun
In 2027, Royal Caribbean will start offering trips along European rivers on its subsidiary company Celebrity River Cruises.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
The designer is on a collaborative streak: Last week, WWD announced that the designer is set to partner with H&M’s subsidiary brand & Other Stories on a collection that will drop online and in stores in May.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Unlike in Plymouth, Ferndale’s station is run by Canadian National, also sometimes known as Grand Trunk Western, which is the company’s American subsidiary’s name.
—Ayah Imran, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, administers the VA Community Care Network in Region 3, which includes Arkansas.
—Arkansas Online, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
Noun
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Under no circumstances are artificially synthesized ingredients like additives and sweeteners acceptable for your dog’s diet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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An estimated 10,000 food additives are approved for use in the U.S., as opposed to 411 in the European Union, according to the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation at Harvard Law School.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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These institutions provide checks and balances in a way that would almost seem to draw on American traditions of government — with the profound difference that all institutions in Iran are ultimately subordinate to just one power, Khamenei's.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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Columban monasteries remained free of the control of local bishops and were instead directly subordinate to the pope.—
Bernd Roeck
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The cost of other meat options, including chicken, has been more stable.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Wayfair’s selection is packed with options such as this free-standing bathroom cabinet that offers a variety of organization options.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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For several years, MLB held a draft in January and a secondary phase in June for players who had been previously drafted.—
Bodie De Silva,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Twisting the top plate to one side reveals the underlying secondary plate, which houses a pry bar, magnifying glass (for examining tiny things or for starting fires) and bottle opener.—
Ben Coxworth
July 13,
New Atlas,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The 22-year-old Spanish singer-songwriter boasts an ethereal, ductile voice that sounds equally convincing singing solo with flamenco guitar accompaniment or over dance beats.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
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The eight-track album features the accompaniment of a symphony-style orchestra, gospel choir and swampy, rock-style instrumentation.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Though low-cost carriers like Vueling rely on ancillary fees, including baggage charges, to keep fares low.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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The ancillary asset concept represents regulatory evolution—acknowledging that blockchain technology creates new forms of value and ownership that don't fit traditional definitions.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Still, the safety of soy isoflavone supplements for this group remains uncertain.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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There are also concerns about the marketing of supplements.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Ditto the auxiliary singers, particularly Greene, who paired a deep, sonorous bass range with enthusiastic dance moves that underlined the across-the-board camaraderie.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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By enabling plug-and-play compatibility with third-party telematics devices, cargo sensors and auxiliary systems, OEMs can reclaim control of the vehicle ecosystem and capture additional value typically ceded to aftermarket providers.—
Yu Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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