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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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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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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
When tackling hard-to-reach areas, equip the vacuum’s 7-foot hose arm with the handy dusting brush attachment, which gives you extended reach to dust ceiling fans and door frames.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Not to mention, I’m still enchanted by the way the curling rod attachment magically does the work of twisting my hair, without hardly a flick of the wrist from me.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Absolute is usually the king-of-the-hill version with the most attachments.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
Avoid heavy attachments They can be caught in spam filters, and multi-megabyte documents can exceed news organizations’ server limits.
—Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Not to mention, I’m still enchanted by the way the curling rod attachment magically does the work of twisting my hair, without hardly a flick of the wrist from me.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Absolute is usually the king-of-the-hill version with the most attachments.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
Avoid heavy attachments They can be caught in spam filters, and multi-megabyte documents can exceed news organizations’ server limits.
—Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachment
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The object of his affection is a possibly straightish American named Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey), who doesn’t always return his ardor in equal measure.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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While there may be something of a one-sided rivalry for her affections right now, Cook is keen to stress that baby and dog get along just great and that the bond will likely only get stronger as Espy grows up and learns more about her four-pawed playmate.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The greatness of her accessory boils down to its size, which wasn’t as Mary Poppins-esque as a tote bag or as squished as a tiny wallet purse.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Party on Top, Sleek on the Bottom Let this stunning Ulla Johnson tank be the star of the show by pairing it will a full midi skirt and festive, but not fussy, accessories.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Assisting him is steadfast officer Salim, played by Mukesh Rishi, whose allegiances are doubted because of his Muslim faith.Thomas Page, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Hall attributed Tate's inaction Friday on the issues to the House Speaker's allegiance to labor interests.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
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But Samra survived, and after university, with a bachelor's and master's in food science, Samra met an American soldier in the U.S. Air Force, fell in love and married.Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Divine intervention comes in the form of Dudley (Cary Grant), an angel who helps transform the community for the better — though things take a turn when Dudley falls in love with the titular bishop's wife (Loretta Young).Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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This significant performance gap between the two drivers has prompted Red Bull to consider alternative options for their driver lineup.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Paying almost $1000 for a phone that will be replaced by a new model might not be the best option.Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Despite Alaska and Hawaiian operating separately, Alaska Air Group is working on combining the carrier’s loyalty programs.William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
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Shorter job tenures are becoming the new norm, with professionals prioritizing meaningful outcomes over long-term organizational loyalty.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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An incongruity of ideals shaped by age, gender and religious devotion may place a family at a standstill, but the recognition of them becomes a sign of progress.Stephen Saito, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gabbard identifies with the Vaishnava tradition, a tradition within the Hindu umbrella that privileges devotion to One Supreme Being in the form of Sri Krishna.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s universal tariff proposals could cause prices to skyrocket on clothing, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods, according to a recent report from the National Retail Federation.Annie Nova, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Our Place Wonder Oven $195 $175 Amazon Sometimes kitchen appliances can be an eyesore, but that’s not the case with Our Place’s toaster oven.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Attachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachment. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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