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
Generations of girls and boys go through them, often forming life-long attachments.
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Frank Morris, NPR, 12 July 2025
This is one of the most versatile beard trimmers thanks to the dozen or so attachments in the box.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Clean smoke alarms regularly with a vacuum brush attachment.
—Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
Four rust-resistant stainless steel attachments are included with the gadget to dice, chop, and spiralize onions, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
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Frank Morris, NPR, 12 July 2025
This is one of the most versatile beard trimmers thanks to the dozen or so attachments in the box.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Clean smoke alarms regularly with a vacuum brush attachment.
—Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
Four rust-resistant stainless steel attachments are included with the gadget to dice, chop, and spiralize onions, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for attachment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachment
Noun
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Embracing private relationships, then, is partly Gen Z’s way of rejecting the suffocating pressures of perfection and returning to the value of real-life displays of affection.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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And a source tells EW that the actor, who also starred on Evil, will play the new object of Andy's romantic affection.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Rounding off the Relay’s talents is a range of accessories, including a usefully short 6cm USB-C-to-USB-C cable, a microfiber cleaning cloth, plus a black cushioned Ripstop bag.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Investing in durability ensures your bag lasts longer and keeps your equipment safe. Consider bags with dedicated compartments for rackets, shoes (ideally a ventilated pocket), apparel, water bottles, balls, and smaller accessories like keys, phone, and grips.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Noun
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If anything, the blue-and-red Cubs hat made his allegiance clear.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Patriotic education does not mean propaganda to produce blind allegiance to the government.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Days of course follows the lives, loves, and conflicts of the Horton, Brady, DiMera, Kiriakis, and Hernandez families and their many friends and colleagues.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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The Islander entered the Fiji villa on Day 5 as a bombshell and quickly found herself in a love triangle between Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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The cost of other meat options, including chicken, has been more stable.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The combination of limited production capacity and expensive weapons sometimes constrained the government’s options.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
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From July 18-20, members of Bruster’s Sweet Rewards loyalty program can earn double points on all purchases.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Book Now Auberge Resorts Collection does not have a loyalty program.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Wealth is a draw for the rich and poor alike, a capitalist paradise rooted in fervent belief and devotion.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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The crackdown often intensifies around sensitive dates – especially his birthday – but devotion to the spiritual leader has quietly endured.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 July 2025
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Home appliance stocks performed strongly, including Midea (+2.57%) and Haier (+3.15%), alongside gains for the insurance and banking sectors.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Attachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attachment. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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