1
as in affection
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
I doubt that there's any permanent attachment between the two teenagers
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2
as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
bought a grinder attachment for the kitchen mixer
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3
as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
an unflinching attachment to the marriage, through times both good and bad
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Recent Examples of attachment
The belly attachment catches browns, and the aft attachment catches rainbows.
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Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Williamson let Letterman wear the lip attachment on air.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
His attachment marks a significant step forward for what is being positioned as an international co-production aimed at global audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Dyson Ball Vacuum Deals Featuring the most powerful suction of any Dyson vacuum and a whopping eight different attachment tools, the Animal Total Clean is a serious cleaning beast.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Williamson let Letterman wear the lip attachment on air.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
His attachment marks a significant step forward for what is being positioned as an international co-production aimed at global audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Dyson Ball Vacuum Deals Featuring the most powerful suction of any Dyson vacuum and a whopping eight different attachment tools, the Animal Total Clean is a serious cleaning beast.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachment
Noun
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Annie can be seen playing, seeking affection and happily engaging with Hannah and the other dogs in the home.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her 84-year-old mother’s case, still being investigated by law enforcement, generated an outpouring of public affection for the co-host.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The light, airy space on 53rd Street houses cooler-than-cool home decor items, tech accessories, tabletop design and furniture, jewelry, and accessories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Galvan's worn medals, held trophies, but the Millikan High School senior wants a new accessory to one day show her future children.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Misiorowski’s allegiance, of course, is with Milwaukee these days.—
Pete Grathoff
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The same country these students pledged allegiance to started hunting them down like criminals.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Each side features shoutouts to Kansas City’s professional soccer teams of the past and present, and love letters to his family, like a heart drawn by his niece.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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The couple met and fell in love in 2023 all thanks to Merlin, according to Alali.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The spa also offers an array of signature treatments worth exploring—from wellness rituals (like the Signature Bamford Treatment, which includes a footbath, massage, and assisted yogic breathing) to body rituals (mud baths, sauna wraps) and facials (including a luxurious 24K gold option).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Food pantries rarely offer mobile options, and SNAP cannot be used for home deliveries.—
Beth Shapiro,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Katherine Fan is a travel journalist covering points and miles, loyalty programs, and credit card rewards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shipley Donuts Shipley Donuts is offering a free four-pack of kolaches for loyalty members on April 1, according to a news release and a post on their official Facebook page.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One famous fan took his devotion further than most.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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An obituary for Spoon, an electrical lineman in Westfield, New York, noted his devotion to his wife, his dog, and exercise.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 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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“Attachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachment. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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