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
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
The ban, which limited new advisory contracts from PIF and its subsidiary companies, had been a major blow to PwC, which cut about 60 partners and 1,500 staff across its Middle East operations as a result.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 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
Mattel said starting Tuesday its American Girl subsidiary is taking pre-orders for the Kpop collection, which includes individual dolls of the film’s lead characters, Rumi, Zoey, and Mira.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
The ban, which limited new advisory contracts from PIF and its subsidiary companies, had been a major blow to PwC, which cut about 60 partners and 1,500 staff across its Middle East operations as a result.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 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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Health Department scrutiny of a vaccine additive could signal changes coming next year.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
26 Dec. 2025
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Engine oil also typically contains tricresyl phosphate, or TCP, a toxic additive that can damage the nervous system.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Oct. 2025
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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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Silver plans are a middle-tier option that the ACA marketplaces offer for qualifying consumers.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But if Rubio is serious about breaking China's grip on critical minerals, his summit should devote equal attention to building up the secondary market for recycled materials.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Now, crews can focus on secondary streets.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But hoove-adjacent fashions aren’t a contemporary invention in the least, instead originating in 15th-century Japan in the form of split-toe socks, which were a common accompaniment to kimonos.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Its home will be the Ten Hotel Gurnee, where Arden envisions regular performances of a variety of orchestra music, from pops to classical, played with dinner accompaniment.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In fact, these ancillary markets have grown quite rapidly, with APAC and Europe delivering average compound annual growth rates of 33% and 22% respectively, over the past year.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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And even with the bonds paying for the purchase of the ski area and its assets, there are those who wonder about ancillary costs for things like road improvements and housing for workers.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Karpushin likes marmalade at the bottom of a glass with Greek yogurt on top, but notes his company's marmalades also make gorgeous salad dressings or simple syrup supplements for cocktails.—
Amy Sherman,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Most studies look at these supplements independently.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The construction of the West Wing, to house the president's Oval Office and staff, and the East Wing, to house the first lady's team and other auxiliary offices, was expertly planned to not interfere with the optics of the standalone Executive Residence.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Then, a simple water-splitting reaction at the auxiliary electrode generates hydroxide, which combines with the lithium to produce lithium hydroxide.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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