as in cumulative
produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things
certain drugs have additive effects when taken in conjunction with each other that one doesn't see when any one is used alone
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Recent Examples of additive
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
According to a 1958 law, companies looking to introduce a new food additive into the food supply are supposed to file a petition with the FDA, triggering a lengthy process of scientific investigation and public comment.
—Juhohn Lee, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Avoid detergents with long lists of synthetic chemicals: Shorter ingredient lists usually tend to indicate fewer additives and a more green formula.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Potassium bromate is an additive sometimes used in bread and other baked goods to strengthen the texture of the dough.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
According to a 1958 law, companies looking to introduce a new food additive into the food supply are supposed to file a petition with the FDA, triggering a lengthy process of scientific investigation and public comment.
—Juhohn Lee, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
Each product is made with clean ingredients such as local ripe organic tomatoes and cage-free organic eggs, while also avoiding artificial colors, additives and high-fructose corn syrup.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Avoid detergents with long lists of synthetic chemicals: Shorter ingredient lists usually tend to indicate fewer additives and a more green formula.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
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As a result, vendors including Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony can expect to pay a cumulative 145% tariff on any consoles shipped from China to the US.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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This figure represents the cumulative amount the federal government owes to creditors, including domestic and foreign entities.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Italian footwear and sportswear brand Diadora, founded in 1948, is a subsidiary of Geox.—
Simon Mainwaring,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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This high-end brand is a subsidiary of GE that gets its claim to fame for merging modern design with high-quality performance.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2025
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With tender melodic lines intertwined with intricate accompaniment, the piece offers an emotionally nuanced narrative that explores themes of memory, loss and renewal.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Pearl Jam frontman plays the cover pretty straight (not that that’s a bad thing), with just acoustic guitar accompaniment and a vocal performance that’s distinctly reminiscent of Young’s soft, quivering tenor.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Think of it as the perfect complement to a facelift—an ideal annual tune-up to help maintain a refreshed, youthful look.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Blackmon, who would be an ideal complement to Tre’von Moehrig, has been in and out of the Colts’ lineup for years with consistent injury woes.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
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The benefits of brewer’s yeast have been known for millennia and rival hair-growing supplements like biotin and folic acid.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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Choosing the best magnesium supplement for you depends on your reasons for taking it and your overall health goals.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Additive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additive. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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