add-ons

noun

plural of add-on
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 Cove sent me a full array of add-ons, including indoor and outdoor cameras, a doorbell camera, a smoke detector, a carbon monoxide (CO) detector, a panic button, a glass-break sensor, a water-leak sensor, a siren, and a remote fob. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Private chefs, butler service, and other add-ons are available upon request. — 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
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  1. accessories
  2. options
  3. appliances
Noun
  • Earlier at Macy’s, Gonzalez held divisional merchandise manager roles in fragrances, women’s shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry and intimate apparel.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Several kinds of clothing, including t-shirts, trousers, sweaters, overcoats, windbreakers, men’s suits and blazers, and accessories, including belts, jewelry, hats, wigs, false beards and eyebrows are included.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of accessories
Noun
  • The options include a breakfast meat taco with egg and cheese, a cheesesteak melt taco, a chicken melt taco or patty melt tacos.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The flourishes are eclectic and include octopus lamps, tiger scatter cushions, bird cage hangings, and vintage Louis Vuitton chests alongside bookshelves stacked with some interesting reading options.
    — Megan Wilkes, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • Best home warranty companies of 2026 The best home warranty companies are affordable, offer coverage for all major home systems and appliances and have high enough coverage caps to cover the entire repair or replacement.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Enamel is known to hold up well, demonstrating resistance to scratches and stains, and gives appliances the feel of heirloom furniture, Murphy says.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of appliances

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“Add-ons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-ons. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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