as in additive
something that is of secondary importance to something else
one of the company's foreign subsidiaries
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Recent Examples of subsidiary
Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
The designer is on a collaborative streak: Last week, WWD announced that the designer is set to partner with H&M’s subsidiary brand & Other Stories on a collection that will drop online and in stores in May.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 3 July 2025
In the filing, Paxton claimed Allstate and its subsidiary Arity did not get consent to collect, use and sell personal driving data from over 45 million consumers nationwide.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
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Noun
In 2027, Royal Caribbean will start offering trips along European rivers on its subsidiary company Celebrity River Cruises.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
The designer is on a collaborative streak: Last week, WWD announced that the designer is set to partner with H&M’s subsidiary brand & Other Stories on a collection that will drop online and in stores in May.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
But perhaps the biggest conflict was when Paramount and some of its subsidiaries began applying for FCC licenses in the same markets as Dumont’s.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 July 2025
In the filing, Paxton claimed Allstate and its subsidiary Arity did not get consent to collect, use and sell personal driving data from over 45 million consumers nationwide.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
Noun
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Under no circumstances are artificially synthesized ingredients like additives and sweeteners acceptable for your dog’s diet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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An estimated 10,000 food additives are approved for use in the U.S., as opposed to 411 in the European Union, according to the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation at Harvard Law School.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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These institutions provide checks and balances in a way that would almost seem to draw on American traditions of government — with the profound difference that all institutions in Iran are ultimately subordinate to just one power, Khamenei's.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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Columban monasteries remained free of the control of local bishops and were instead directly subordinate to the pope.—
Bernd Roeck
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
Noun
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While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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Wayfair’s selection is packed with options such as this free-standing bathroom cabinet that offers a variety of organization options.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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For several years, MLB held a draft in January and a secondary phase in June for players who had been previously drafted.—
Bodie De Silva,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Twisting the top plate to one side reveals the underlying secondary plate, which houses a pry bar, magnifying glass (for examining tiny things or for starting fires) and bottle opener.—
Ben Coxworth
July 13,
New Atlas,
13 July 2025
Noun
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At tiny churches, phones even come in handy as hymnals and the music accompaniment for singing praises and lifting joyful songs because there is no organ or choir.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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The charcuterie board here features three meats, three cheeses and accompaniments ($26), and is available during lunch, happy hour and dinner.—
Kathryn Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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While there have certainly been low points in The Bear’s run, like season three’s almost unbearably tense vibe and the sudden introduction of John Cena as an ancillary character, they’ve generally been counterbalanced with awe-inspiring highs.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Consequently, this should bring higher margins via more ancillary opportunities and higher load factors.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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So, what makes Korean collagen supplements particularly special?—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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On their newest ships, Category One cabins are now designed specifically for solo travelers—with no single supplement.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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In an auxiliary state district court in Tarrant County, Justice Lee Gabriel on Friday sentenced Johnson to 28 years in prison.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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Testifying against Jenkins were two undercover FBI agents who were sworn in as auxiliary deputies in 2022 and immediately thereafter gave Jenkins envelopes with $5,000 and $10,000 cash, respectively.—
Martha Bellisle,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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