as in accessories
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-ons
Private chefs, butler service, and other add-ons are available upon request.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
However, those savings can be offset by add-ons, depending on passengers’ preferences.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Three years later, Bayern paid the London club €60 million, including add-ons, to bring Olise to the Bundesliga.
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New York Times,
10 June 2026
To review add-ons, go to Firefox > Add-ons and themes > Extensions.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
While taxes, fees, and add-ons are excluded from the discount, the savings still add up, especially on longer rentals or during high-demand, peak travel periods.
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Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
These wraparound services aren’t add-ons; they’re woven into the fabric of the school, serving the student, their families and the broader community all at once.
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Stacy Davis Gates,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Coverage limits and add-ons, like cancel for any reason coverage, may also increase your total cost.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
See here for more details on these premium add-ons, which will be offered for three months at no cost during checkout.
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Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
However, those savings can be offset by add-ons, depending on passengers’ preferences.
—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Three years later, Bayern paid the London club €60 million, including add-ons, to bring Olise to the Bundesliga.
—
New York Times,
10 June 2026
To review add-ons, go to Firefox > Add-ons and themes > Extensions.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
While taxes, fees, and add-ons are excluded from the discount, the savings still add up, especially on longer rentals or during high-demand, peak travel periods.
—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
These wraparound services aren’t add-ons; they’re woven into the fabric of the school, serving the student, their families and the broader community all at once.
—
Stacy Davis Gates,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Coverage limits and add-ons, like cancel for any reason coverage, may also increase your total cost.
—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
See here for more details on these premium add-ons, which will be offered for three months at no cost during checkout.
—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-ons
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That means all of the cookware, kitchen tools, grilling gadgets, baking accessories, and cleaning supplies on sale will come in handy well before the winter holidays hit.
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Cardi has not kept her obsession with luxury accessories a secret.
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In contrast, 529s offer more investing options and withdrawals for qualified expenses are tax free.
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Grab this gorgeous burgundy color or opt for five other options, including animal print and neutral tones.
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Simply fill up the gas tank at the pump just like a regular passenger vehicle, and the gas appliances fuel directly from there.
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Texas lawmakers passed a broad blue law in 1961 that prohibited the sale of 42 categories of goods, including clothing, appliances, housewares and hardware, on both Saturday and Sunday.
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“Add-ons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-ons. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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