add-ons

noun

plural of add-on
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 The Tyneside club are set to pay £48million up front and around £4m in potential add-ons, for the 24-year-old, who has been given permission to travel to Newcastle for a medical. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Each add-on costs between $5 and $36 per month, and the most popular add-ons include roof leak protection, water softeners, sump pumps and well pump coverage. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Cove sent me a full array of add-ons, including indoor and outdoor cameras, a doorbell camera, a smoke detector, a carbon monoxide (CO) detector, a panic button, a glass-break sensor, a water-leak sensor, a siren, and a remote fob. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Private chefs, butler service, and other add-ons are available upon request. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026 To review add-ons, go to Firefox > Add-ons and themes > Extensions. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026 While taxes, fees, and add-ons are excluded from the discount, the savings still add up, especially on longer rentals or during high-demand, peak travel periods. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 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. — 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
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  1. accessories
  2. options
  3. appliances
Noun
  • The fashion double act perfectly fit the rhythm of a musician whose personal style has become increasingly eclectic, oscillating between oversized sportswear, collegiate staples, rare archival finds, and extraordinarily expensive accessories.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The roughly 2,000-square-foot store carries women’s ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes and accessories from names including Alaïa, Bottega Veneta, Celine, Chloé, Khaite and Loewe.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessories
Noun
  • This is because both options provide access to capital based on the value of a business’s assets rather than relying on profitability or owner credit scores.
    — Andrew Coon, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • And for options that can please any giftee on your list, check out gourmet food calendars filled with decadent chocolates, loose-leaf teas, jams and jellies, and more.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • Panel-ready appliances, dedicated pantry zones, pullout storage and smarter drawer organization all solve the same basic problem, which is having too many things fighting for too little usable space.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Home Harvest is the latest contender in this indoor smart garden space, with two appliances designed to turn microgreens, herbs, and salads into something halfway between a countertop convenience and a gardening project.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of appliances

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“Add-ons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-ons. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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