additive

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

While many artists at Felix experiment with their surfaces through additive processes, others use a subtractive approach to enliven their work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Defense and systems revenue edged up 2%, as price and customer mix offset a 7% drop in deliveries, while propulsion and additive technologies revenue increased 33%.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

“This is an additive approach. We’re not looking to replace things that you’re already including in your diet. We’re looking to add something that carries that benefit through even more strongly.”

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

The team showed that additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, allows the metal to cool and solidify much faster.

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025

Mom casually refers to her revolutionary soil additive.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera