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
Aside from the hybrid system add-ons, the Wilderness edition remains the off-road specialist among Foresters.
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Marty Padgett, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
Guests are often surprised to learn that at many all-inclusive resorts, transportation to and from the airport or to nearby destinations is included or offered as an add-on at a reasonable rate.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
The add-on is free for one user to generate 10,000 rows of data per month or $199 per month for two agents to generate up to 10 million rows of data.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
This add-on has become more popular in recent months.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
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Marty Padgett, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
Guests are often surprised to learn that at many all-inclusive resorts, transportation to and from the airport or to nearby destinations is included or offered as an add-on at a reasonable rate.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
The add-on is free for one user to generate 10,000 rows of data per month or $199 per month for two agents to generate up to 10 million rows of data.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
This add-on has become more popular in recent months.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-on
Noun
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Early in 2010, the group issued a draft laying out weather scenarios, priority areas, and a menu of projects and financing options.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The other option is to leave the kids at home with a trusted sitter.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Think compression packing cubes that help tame chaos, comfy sneakers for full days of walking, a polished matching set that multitasks, and genius travel accessories that keep everything organized.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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Marie, the New Yorker, has historically only shopped for jewelry and accessories during mall trips with her friends.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From certain angles the car almost resembles a futuristic endurance racer rather than a commuter appliance.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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For major appliances like washing machines, improvements in energy and water efficiency may eventually outweigh the benefits of keeping older models running.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-on. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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