as in option
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-on
Japan represents one of Prime Video’s most valuable territories, offering a large marketplace business with 72 add-on subscriptions and nearly 300,000 titles available for transactional video on demand (TVOD).
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Some see the proliferation of add-on services as a cash grab, since tests like PGT-A are rarely covered by insurance and can cost thousands of dollars out of pocket.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Since that meeting, Diana Ross, Lynyrd Skynyrd and others have announced arena dates that include the levy as an add-on to the ticket price.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
Amazon’s platform offers more than 100 add-on subscription options in the US, including Apple TV+, which was added to the catalog last year.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Some see the proliferation of add-on services as a cash grab, since tests like PGT-A are rarely covered by insurance and can cost thousands of dollars out of pocket.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Since that meeting, Diana Ross, Lynyrd Skynyrd and others have announced arena dates that include the levy as an add-on to the ticket price.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
Amazon’s platform offers more than 100 add-on subscription options in the US, including Apple TV+, which was added to the catalog last year.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-on
Noun
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Finally, staff provided three options to the City Council for the location of the firing range for officers.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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There’s also an option to define bedtime, during which the device isn’t available.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Seven years through Anderson’s tenure, Loewe, like every other fashion brand, was faced with the challenge of selling clothing and accessories during the pandemic, with stay-at-home mandates denting consumer spending.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Aside from his various films, Scott is the co-founder of Made Here, a product line featuring clothing, accessories and beer exclusively made in American factories.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Other features include a den and a kitchen with a large center island, O’Brien Harris cabinetry, iceberg quartzite countertops and backsplash and Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-on. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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