APPENDAGES Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

appendages

noun

plural of appendage

as in accessories

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 appendages John of John takes place in the 1990s, before everyone had the 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, 23 Sep. 2026 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 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 This was largely because its identifying features – segmented abdominal appendages, for example – ticked the boxes for crustacean morphology. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 Yet its bodywork is relatively restrained, avoiding the huge wings, complex vents and aggressive appendages found on many contemporary hypercars. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Related Stories After his death, his wife Vicki and son Isidore organize an exhibit of his artworks, complete with explorable digestive tracts, fantastical appendages, and detachable eyeballs. — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026 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 Their hearts and parapodia (appendages for swimming and crawling) regenerate, and in 17 days the slugs are good as new. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

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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

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