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
  • Pack smarter and travel happier with a set of three packing cubes in beautiful, coordinating Indigo patterns to keep clothes, shoes, accessories and travel items organized and easy to find.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • As nature trades its summer greens for a rich tapestry of amber, rust, burgundy, and gold, our wardrobes are following suit—and with all manner of vibrant, textured, statement-making accessories piled on top.
    — Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessories
Noun
  • Passes for the 2027 edition will be available in two, three- and four-day options, with presale registration now open.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Of course, when presented with an overwhelming number of options, most of us end up seeking comfort in dependable outfit formulas instead of taking risks.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • That’s pragmatic because legacy systems, network appliances, third-party software and cloud services will migrate at different speeds.
    — Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Inside the structure were modern, clean energy appliances that promise a healthier, more comfortable, and climate-friendly home.
    — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 16 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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