SUBSIDIARY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of subsidiary

as in additive

something that is of secondary importance to something else one of the company's foreign subsidiaries

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adjective

as in subordinate

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Noun

The contentious issue was brought to a head last year when Curaleaf Holdings, the largest cannabis company in the United States, filed suit through its subsidiary, Compass Ventures, Inc. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The smaller regional jets built by Bombardier in Canada and Embraer in Brazil—593 aircraft that fly shorter routes operated by AA subsidiaries and partners—also aren’t part of this screen expansion. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Since 2015, the company has run subsidiary arm Alcon Television Group, which is currently in post production on Prime Video series Blade Runner 2099 set for 2027. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026 That's a lot more than the Headphone (1)'s maximum of 80 hours, and even the budget Headphone Pro from Nothing's subsidiary brand CMF which promises 100 hours. — New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsidiary

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary

Noun

Starting in 1997, the FDA began allowing companies to independently determine that a new additive is safe based on publicly available scientific evidence and the consensus of qualified experts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Starting in 1997, the FDA began allowing companies to independently determine whether a new additive is safe based on publicly available scientific evidence and the consensus of qualified experts.

— Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of additive

Adjective

Though Overton and Kennedy have worked closely on a range of health priorities, some people familiar with the dynamic questioned how the two would mesh if Overton moves from the White House to an FDA role that is technically subordinate to Kennedy.

— Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
These reforms, however, remain embedded in a judiciary that is subordinate to Communist Party leadership.

— Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of subordinate

Noun

Activity in the options market also suggests investors are becoming more confident that the rally can last, the research firm highlighted.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Because collagen is derived from animal sources, both experts say that there are no real vegetarian collagen options.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of option

Adjective

However, the aliens’ secondary revelation is far more intriguing.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
But Bessent stopped short of announcing the sweeping secondary sanctions against foreign banks and other financial institutions that administration officials had suggested were on the table ahead of Monday’s announcement.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of secondary

Noun

The screech of guitar feedback echoed from a makeshift stage outside, where a punk-rock band had just launched into their set, a fitting accompaniment to the bar’s kaleidoscopic selection of beer.

— Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
The starchy goodness is the best possible accompaniment to the moist, meaty patties CJ’s serves up.

— Katie Akin, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of accompaniment

Noun

And a growing number of cisgender men are turning to testosterone-boosting supplements and synthetic testosterone, often delivered via injections, gels or patches, in a bid to up their levels.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
Some dermatologists also recommend a probiotic supplement as a low-lift addition to an eczema-management routine, alongside topical treatment.

— Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of supplement

Adjective

New features include more classrooms and science labs, an auxiliary gym, changing rooms, collaborative learning spaces and two gender-neutral restrooms.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Robbie Connolly is going to go from auxiliary guitar to lead guitar.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2026

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