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an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
manufacturers of all kinds of widgets for the do-it-yourselfer
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Recent Examples of widgets
The deep-learning assistant integrates with the company’s existing size widgets and retailer data portals, and rolls out for retail deployment at the start of June.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Common features include posts and pages, widgets, comment sections, and more.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s missing feature, Samsung’s new smart glasses, Anker’s AI earbuds, OnePlus Ace 8 details, RedMagic 11S Pro launch, Walmart’s affordable tablets and new Google Health widgets for Fitbit.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Ten more workers gets you ten more widgets.
—Martin Casado, Fortune, 20 May 2026
The software now adapts to various infotainment screen sizes and allows for custom widgets.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026
There will also be a distinct set of widgets for each of the Camera app’s capture modes.
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 12 May 2026
Accessing data from other apps in the car will be easier as well due to the addition of widgets.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
The career mode now gets real-world sponsors; there are new, super-nerdy widgets for the HUD that detail the innerworkings of the powertrain and ECU; track art, foliage, and environmental lighting have seen a lift; and AI has been further balanced, just to name a few other touch-ups.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Common features include posts and pages, widgets, comment sections, and more.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s missing feature, Samsung’s new smart glasses, Anker’s AI earbuds, OnePlus Ace 8 details, RedMagic 11S Pro launch, Walmart’s affordable tablets and new Google Health widgets for Fitbit.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Ten more workers gets you ten more widgets.
—Martin Casado, Fortune, 20 May 2026
The software now adapts to various infotainment screen sizes and allows for custom widgets.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026
There will also be a distinct set of widgets for each of the Camera app’s capture modes.
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 12 May 2026
Accessing data from other apps in the car will be easier as well due to the addition of widgets.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
The career mode now gets real-world sponsors; there are new, super-nerdy widgets for the HUD that detail the innerworkings of the powertrain and ECU; track art, foliage, and environmental lighting have seen a lift; and AI has been further balanced, just to name a few other touch-ups.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widgets
Noun
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Whether your husband is into gadgets, travel, grilling, or simply appreciates things that make everyday life easier, these are the gifts that actually get constant use in my house — and will make Father’s Day feel a little more memorable this year.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Toss unmatched or damaged Tupperware, old gadgets, and duplicate kitchen tools to free up space.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Bezel setting is central to my work, as nearly every piece is built around handmade bezels which, in 22-karat gold, can be fused rather than soldered and then shaped and set entirely by hand using simple tools due to the metal’s purity and softness.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Every image and person in the film is generated using AI video tools and based on journalistic reports, photographs and eyewitness accounts, the announcement said.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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“Widgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widgets. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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