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as in gadget
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
since the invention of the cork, all manner of appliances have been invented for the extraction of these sometimes troublesome stoppers
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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
an appliance that allows the machine to be used as a sander
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Recent Examples of appliance
Even though the stove is usually the most dangerous area of the kitchen, Kight said that too many appliances plugged in can also pose a risk.
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Tina Patel, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Even smaller kitchens will seem bigger with open shelving, glass cabinet doors, reflective materials and compact, high-efficiency appliances.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Evans recomemnds wiping down cleaning appliances, your stovetop, and your microwave as well as the inside of the fridge to keep your shelves and drawers looking fresh.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The company offered a 50 percent refund on your refrigerator and a refund of your repair costs, which is a reasonable offer for an almost five-year-old appliance.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Among the machines in my regular rotation are a single-pint gadget and a 2-quart canister model (that’s the kind with the frozen bowl).—
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The little shop’s name comes from the quartermaster character, Q, who provides the gadgets and, more to the point, Aston Martin cars for James Bond in the famous movies.—
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Perhaps her greatest accessory of all time, the 2026 version was ultra-sleek with a left side part and a strand of hair hanging down in front of her face.—
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The look was made modern by a simple black manicure—nail artist Tom Bachik used Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Le Diable en Chanel—the perfect accessory to her feathery black and cream off-the-shoulder dress.—
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
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Silver plans are a middle-tier option that the ACA marketplaces offer for qualifying consumers.—
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“Appliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliance. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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