APPENDAGE Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

appendage

noun

ə-ˈpen-dij

Definition of appendage

as in accessory

something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment pasta makers became the must-have appendage for tabletop mixers

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Recent Examples of appendage Many choose to make use of a corrupt brokerage system, where people with connections in the foreign ministry and other regime appendages facilitate large bribes for new, and sometimes fake, documentation. — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026 The tissue itself wasn’t a mere appendage to the mouse – further testing using fluorescent labelling and measures of its electrical activity demonstrated that the organoid and its host brain communicated. — Mike McRae 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 Future research could focus on what genetic mechanisms may have been turned on or off to make the spider-like appendage appear, Ruane added. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026 The cockroaches were saddled with lightweight electronics that included electrodes implanted into both their antennae and small tail-like appendages known as cerci. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appendage

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Noun

Its thrift store is stocked with clothes and items collected during student move-outs when many items get left behind, including Halloween costumes and accessories.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
But the versatility of the color doesn’t end with clothes; the beauty of camel extends to accessories, making even the smallest details feel luxe.

— InStyle, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of accessory

Noun

The Royals could also decline All-Star closer Carlos Estévez’s club option.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Ukraine believes security guarantees backed by Western allies are essential to any future settlement, ideally in the form of NATO membership — an option Vladimir Putin has rejected.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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Many homeowners are setting these up by task, such as a breakfast cabinet, a coffee cabinet, a baking pantry, an appliance cabinet or a snack pantry, and that approach is likely to keep showing up in kitchen design ideas.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
Appliance garages are a smart way to get the clutter-free look, but their future depends on design that keeps safety in mind, because the best appliance garage hides the clutter without hiding the risks.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

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