subsidiary 1 of 2

noun

Definition of subsidiarynext
as in additive
something that is of secondary importance to something else one of the company's foreign subsidiaries

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adjective

as in subordinate

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Recent Examples of subsidiary
Noun
After the deal, Peanuts Worldwide became a subsidiary of the Sony Group, with Sony Music Entertainment Japan taking the lead in managing Peanuts Holdings in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 Abnormal Studios, a subsidiary of Westec Media Limited, has been acquiring and releasing films since 2020 and has handled more than 400 titles to date. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Adjective
The participation exemption can eliminate corporate tax on the sale of subsidiary shares at exit entirely. — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 OpenAI has signed a long-term lease with subsidiary SoftBank Energy, which would develop and own the data center. — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsidiary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
  1. additive
  2. subordinate
  3. option
  4. secondary
  5. accompaniment
  6. ancillary
  7. supplement
  8. auxiliary
Noun
  • Scraps get turned into a rich soil additive After completing his nine-hour, more than 100-mile (160-kilometer) weekly route, Blanding drops off the waste at Scrap Soils’ partner, Sanctuary Farms in Detroit.
    — Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Fentanyl – a pharmaceutical developed in the 1960s as a safer alternative to morphine – proliferated as a cheaper, more convenient additive.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of additive
Adjective
  • Those objectives must remain subordinate to safety and security constraints.
    — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Companies are rethinking the meaning of a subordinate Tyler Derr, CTO at Broadridge, is already thinking about the AI impact on the manager’s role.
    — Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of subordinate
Noun
  • The Air Force wants CCAs to increase the number of aircraft available for a mission while giving pilots additional sensing, targeting, and engagement options.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In exchange, users are given a smaller pool of options in place of endless swiping.
    — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of option
Adjective
  • Goliath features a waist restraint but has no over-the-shoulder harness like some other roller coasters –– a secondary restraint Avery believes should be considered.
    — Isa Mudannayake, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • So, that Miami Hurricanes secondary that looked to be getting closer to full strength?
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of secondary
Noun
  • Make little parcels with the fish and all the accompaniments to make a perfect bite.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The chicken’s accompaniment of roasted and pickled vegetables provided a light, pleasant contrast to the meat.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of accompaniment
Adjective
  • Leaving aside the comics, tie-books, video games, and other ancillary delights of exploiting successful IP, there’s the Netflix show, of course.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The tepid box-office returns mean the studio is now expected to lose at least $150 million on the film, including ancillary revenue streams such as premium video-on-demand and streaming, industry sources said.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of ancillary
Noun
  • This growth is driven by increasing demand for natural food colors, color-changing beverages, health supplements, and organic skin care products.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The development comes after Klitschko, a former boxer, filed a supplement this week to his September guardianship petition, claiming a non-family member had sold some of Panettiere's possessions, including jewelry, to a pawn shop.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of supplement
Adjective
  • Storyteller Overland Powering up the sockets and appliances, the Gear Mode packs in 4+ kWh of Lithionics batteries that send power through a 2,000-W inverter and charge while driving through a high-output auxiliary alternator.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The cabin also has been outfitted with brand’s Smooth Pack amenities, which include ambient lighting and auxiliary outlets.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
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