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 What says fiscal responsibility and concern for the taxpayers more clearly than a crusade to reduce redundant appendages of government? — Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 John of John takes place in the 1990s, before everyone had internet and cell phones had become appendages, and the story's pacing matches that era in that nothing is immediate. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Many gardeners feel the hose is a permanent appendage to their arm. — Arkansas Online, 31 July 2026 Biden as the progressive hero, and Obama as the sad, weak appendage to the Reagan era. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for appendage

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Noun

There’s no shortage of great accessories on the table, either.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Handmade accessories and nature-inspired looks fit comfortably into the grounds, especially when shoes have picked up a little dust and the original outfit plan has been revised by several hours outdoors.

— Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of accessory

Noun

Because individual-stock premiums are currently richer, managers may also be able to meet their income targets by writing options against a smaller portion of the portfolio.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
When Chelsea try to shift the ball back across to the right, Brighton press man-to-man and force Fofana to the touchline, leaving him with little option other than to play a long ball into the channel in the direction of Neto.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of option

Noun

Nearby, the kitchen is outfitted with a large island, a marble backsplash, and high-end, stainless-steel appliances.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
The Sense app provides real-time data on electricity usage for individual appliances, helping users identify ways to save money.

— Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of appliance

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