as in option
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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The service features complete national coverage through ESPN, FOX, FS1, and MLB Network, while also offering the MLB.TV add-on package ($29.99/month) which includes out-of-market games, MLB Big Inning nightly highlights, and access to all 30 team feeds with a 72-hour replay window.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Act soon though, because after the promo period, the add-on will be available for 10 bucks a month.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2025
The typical fee for each add-on is between $4.99 and $9.99 per month.
—John Brandon, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
Las Vegas Exclusives In the spirit of wellness, the Las Vegas lounge will be the first to offer beverage add-ons to boost any drink.
—Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Act soon though, because after the promo period, the add-on will be available for 10 bucks a month.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2025
The typical fee for each add-on is between $4.99 and $9.99 per month.
—John Brandon, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
Las Vegas Exclusives In the spirit of wellness, the Las Vegas lounge will be the first to offer beverage add-ons to boost any drink.
—Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for add-on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-on
Noun
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Buk Clinic Another leading option located in Istanbul, Buk Clinic provides patients with exceptional care through minimally invasive techniques.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Almost everyone has had the experience of propping up their phone while cooking and trying to follow a recipe, so Apple designed recipe functionality that allows for users to search by ingredient, by length of time to complete the meal, simplicity, type of cuisine, and a slew of other options.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Soleil’s pouches and travel cases are ideal for storing toiletries, cosmetics and travel accessories to keep you organised when away from home.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Cup Craze As greens powders and electrolytes became the daily norm, water bottles quickly became an accessory rather than a necessity.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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The kitchen has also been heavily updated with state-of-the-art appliances, custom oak wood cabinetry, and a curved kitchen island with black barstools designed to look like chess pieces.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Disconnect utilities and appliances: If time allows, disconnect your utilities and appliances.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-on. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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