APPENDAGE Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

appendage

noun

ə-ˈpen-dij

as in accessory

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 appendage Scorpions are armed with dual front pincers (technically known as chelae or pedipalp appendages) and a venom-injecting telson, or stinger, on the posterior of their tail. —

Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026 Both species are part of what scientists now believe were enormous, finned octopuses that used paddle-like appendages on their heads to move through ancient oceans. —

Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026 Eastern New Mexico — dry, desolate — looks and feels very much like an appendage of West Texas. —

Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 Eastern New Mexico — dry, desolate — looks and feels very much like an appendage of West Texas. —

Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appendage

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Noun

This Mosis padded laptop sleeve, $22, comes with a separate zippered carrying case that can hold your charging cables and accessories, like USB flash drives or external hard drives.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Louis Vuitton has a rich history of crafting accessories for the adventure-ready, but its roots in jewelry are relatively new compared with other maisons.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026