Thesaurus results for WIDGET

widget

noun

ˈwi-jət

as in gadget

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 widget The hardware in the Porsche Communication Management module is much faster than before (Porsche says up to five times), and there are more customizable widgets and an onboard personal assistant. —

Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026 During testing, the layout was easy to customize, allowing widgets to be rearranged or hidden based on the information most relevant to the user. —

Nick Perry, USA Today, 16 June 2026 For iPhone users, Amazon Lens can also launch from the lock screen through a widget. —

Kurt Knutsson fox News May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links., FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 Apple Watch users will also be able to tap their index finger and thumb together once to select a widget in the Smart Stack of the watch to see relevant information, per Apple. —

Mason Leath, ABC News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for widget

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gadget

Noun

Streaming boxes, chargers, and smart home gadgets can quietly add to your electricity bill.

— Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
It’s aimed more at campers, drivers, field workers, and anyone who would rather carry one very chunky device than several separate gadgets.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2026