as in accessories
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
a blow-dryer that comes with a couple of add-ons for people who are serious about styling their hair
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Recent Examples of add-ons
These wraparound services aren’t add-ons; they’re woven into the fabric of the school, serving the student, their families and the broader community all at once.
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Stacy Davis Gates, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Coverage limits and add-ons, like cancel for any reason coverage, may also increase your total cost.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
See here for more details on these premium add-ons, which will be offered for three months at no cost during checkout.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
However, these add-ons are more expensive than other companies and can drive up your monthly costs.
—Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Aside from the hybrid system add-ons, the Wilderness edition remains the off-road specialist among Foresters.
—Marty Padgett, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
High-vamp black ballet flats from the Row, a ball cap, and an oversized suede tote are natural add-ons, while the pop of red beaded necklace totally caught us by surprise.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Guests can also pay for add-ons, such as IV therapies, chiropractic treatments, acupuncture, and more.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Just note — this deal is for new users only and covers Internxt Drive storage (not Mail, Meet, or other add-ons).
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Stacy Davis Gates, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Coverage limits and add-ons, like cancel for any reason coverage, may also increase your total cost.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
See here for more details on these premium add-ons, which will be offered for three months at no cost during checkout.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
However, these add-ons are more expensive than other companies and can drive up your monthly costs.
—Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Aside from the hybrid system add-ons, the Wilderness edition remains the off-road specialist among Foresters.
—Marty Padgett, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
High-vamp black ballet flats from the Row, a ball cap, and an oversized suede tote are natural add-ons, while the pop of red beaded necklace totally caught us by surprise.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Guests can also pay for add-ons, such as IV therapies, chiropractic treatments, acupuncture, and more.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Just note — this deal is for new users only and covers Internxt Drive storage (not Mail, Meet, or other add-ons).
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-ons
Noun
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Beyond the accessories, texture and tailoring take center stage for black-tie dressing.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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But even the most run-of-the-mill floral dress can feel surprisingly fresh when it’s paired with trendy accessories.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If no one is giving you money, or loaning you money, or granting you money, well, the options for where a microbudget feature’s money comes from are very few.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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Just to jog your memory, the Edit window in Apple’s native Photos app currently offers options like Adjust, Filters, Crop, and Clean Up.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even small surges, repeated over time, can slowly degrade appliances.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Medical equipment and home appliances were also removed.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Add-ons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-ons. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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