subsidiary 1 of 2

noun

Definition of subsidiarynext
as in additive
something that is of secondary importance to something else one of the company's foreign subsidiaries

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subsidiary

2 of 2

adjective

as in subordinate

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Recent Examples of subsidiary
Noun
Also, Dick’s Sporting Goods and subsidiary Golf Galaxy removed Good Good’s merchandise from their stores. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The company recently detailed plans to move into K-dramas and game publishing through its subsidiary WebsCreative, including agreements around two unannounced, fully cast K-drama projects with major Korean broadcasters. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Since 2015, the company has run subsidiary arm Alcon Television Group, which is currently in post production on Prime Video series Blade Runner 2099 set for 2027. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026 That's a lot more than the Headphone (1)'s maximum of 80 hours, and even the budget Headphone Pro from Nothing's subsidiary brand CMF which promises 100 hours. — New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsidiary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
  1. additive
  2. subordinate
  3. option
  4. secondary
  5. accompaniment
  6. ancillary
  7. supplement
  8. auxiliary
Noun
  • The friction has been finding options that feel consistent with a low-additive lifestyle.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Starting in 1997, the FDA began allowing companies to independently determine that a new additive is safe based on publicly available scientific evidence and the consensus of qualified experts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of additive
Adjective
  • So, no, the Chiefs don’t view it as meaningless so much as being subordinate to the real cause.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Those individual leases were subordinate to BDC’s ground lease, meaning Reitman’s group was responsible not just for reopening the theater but for maintaining and overseeing its existing tenancy structure.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of subordinate
Noun
  • Because individual-stock premiums are currently richer, managers may also be able to meet their income targets by writing options against a smaller portion of the portfolio.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • When Chelsea try to shift the ball back across to the right, Brighton press man-to-man and force Fofana to the touchline, leaving him with little option other than to play a long ball into the channel in the direction of Neto.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of option
Adjective
  • This looks suitable for use as a storage area or secondary bedroom.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Those were the two most experienced members of their secondary.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of secondary
Noun
  • The adventures of Addison’s titular shilling include being hoarded, offered as a bribe, and sent as an insulting accompaniment to a letter disinheriting a son.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Pasta salad, potato salad, or other summer vegetable dishes also make perfect accompaniments.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of accompaniment
Adjective
  • What makes the conversation more complicated, though, are the ancillary businesses.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Data from Circana shows that during the first half of the year, eaux de parfum saw the strongest performance, though on the other end of the pricing and intensity spectrum, so did ancillary products like soaps, creams and shower gels.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ancillary
Noun
  • The co-founder of FIZZNESS, a wellness supplement company, was spotted at Strahan’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2023 and attended Isabella’s high school graduation that same year.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The collagen supplement people are adding to coffee and smoothies Many kids aren't getting enough protein.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplement
Adjective
  • New features include more classrooms and science labs, an auxiliary gym, changing rooms, collaborative learning spaces and two gender-neutral restrooms.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Hunker Pod options include a more flexible Lagun table, Boxio dry toilet and auxiliary heater.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
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