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also accessaries
1
as in options
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
bought a new car with lots of high-tech accessories
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as in accomplices
one associated with another in wrongdoing
two accessories, the driver of the getaway car and the dishonest bank teller, were charged in the robbery case
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Recent Examples of accessories
No outfit is complete without the right accessories, and this sale has boots, sneakers, backpacks, purses, and more to round out your looks.
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
That’s the case at Walmart right now, where hundreds of trending pieces of clothing, outerwear, shoes, and accessories are discounted by up to 72 percent.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The watch is accompanied by an extract from the Audemars Piguet archives, though no other accessories are available.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
About half of the boutique’s sales are from jeans, while the other half comprises other garments and accessories.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Jan. 2025
Green plans to produce his own fabric designs in the future, and is also dabbling in accessories with cotton and wool pocket squares hand-rolled for him by a woman in Virginia.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
While the dress itself was an ideal centerpiece to her look, Moss opted to maximize her attire with a bevy of bold accessories.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Scroll down for more Lululemon tops, pants, coats, and accessories that will come in handy this winter.
—Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Their role is shifting from being standalone devices to essential accessories for AI assistants, acting as both sensors and displays for artificial intelligence.
—Wei Duan, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
That’s the case at Walmart right now, where hundreds of trending pieces of clothing, outerwear, shoes, and accessories are discounted by up to 72 percent.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The watch is accompanied by an extract from the Audemars Piguet archives, though no other accessories are available.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
About half of the boutique’s sales are from jeans, while the other half comprises other garments and accessories.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Jan. 2025
Green plans to produce his own fabric designs in the future, and is also dabbling in accessories with cotton and wool pocket squares hand-rolled for him by a woman in Virginia.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
While the dress itself was an ideal centerpiece to her look, Moss opted to maximize her attire with a bevy of bold accessories.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Scroll down for more Lululemon tops, pants, coats, and accessories that will come in handy this winter.
—Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Their role is shifting from being standalone devices to essential accessories for AI assistants, acting as both sensors and displays for artificial intelligence.
—Wei Duan, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessories
Noun
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In Travel + Leisure’s latest highlights of the most exciting new routes, March sees a flurry of activity in Austin, more options to Mexican beaches, and new links to Europe.—
Edward Russell,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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Three new Mexico options Southwest opens two new nonstops to the Mexican beach resorts of Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta this month.—
Edward Russell,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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The same suspect got up and took the two puppies and ran out of the store with one of his accomplices.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Walker was the oldest of the four men, with the other accomplices being 15, 16, and 17 during the time.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Trillium seeds have external attachments that ants like to eat.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Avoid opening attachments or clicking on links from unknown senders.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The result was one of the most transformative kitchen appliances in history, not because of new technology but because someone recognized an everyday problem—slow, inefficient cooking—applied a seemingly unrelated observation, and created a solution.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The company will shift to NACS ports on upcoming EVs, making adapters unnecessary.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
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Extra adapters were available for $299.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Supper was ready and warming in the oven; the glassware and bar accoutrements were handsomely set out on my vintage silver tray, the table was set and ready for seating, and I was showered and fully dressed—socks and shoes, too!—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2025
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By default, its attentions drift toward the accoutrements of a semi-imaginary, quasi-boho/punk lifestyle, with everybody living in quirky cool pads and wearing quirky cool clothes.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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After examining multiple roughly 99-million-year-old specimens, researchers believe the extinct wasp species featured Venus flytrap-like abdomen appendages for capturing other insects.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Mar. 2025
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Its color appears darker on its face and almost white on its tail and appendages.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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An issue occurring when using Equipment Loadout, causing decorations to be removed from equipment, Bowgun Customization being reverted to default, and Kinsects reverting to the initial rarity.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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But small things, such as finishing a pile of laundry, buying the best party decorations and only allowing children ice cream before dinner once in a blue moon, won't.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Accessories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessories. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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