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or accouterment
1
as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
this vacuum cleaner has all of the accoutrements for cleaning furniture as well as floors
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2
as in equipment
accoutrements or accouterments plural
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
has all the accoutrements that the home pastry chef could ever want
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Recent Examples of accoutrement
Similarly, the costumes were designed with accoutrements that distinguish each cardinal by their personality for greater dramatic effect.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, the accoutrements consist of a quad bike, a golf cart, the statutory shotgun, and not much more.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
From ashtrays, to rolling sets, to cute accoutrement, there are so many ways to style your sesh.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
And serve up classic clambake-style accoutrements, like grilled vegetables and corn on the cob.
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—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, the accoutrements consist of a quad bike, a golf cart, the statutory shotgun, and not much more.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
From ashtrays, to rolling sets, to cute accoutrement, there are so many ways to style your sesh.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
And serve up classic clambake-style accoutrements, like grilled vegetables and corn on the cob.
46.
—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
Noun
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For example, a store in Austin could stock festival outfits during SXSW, or a store in Chicago might promote warm beverages or winter accessories ahead of a cold snap.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The boys' athletic equipment and wetsuits hang below their colorful artwork.—
Eric Boman,
Vogue,
25 May 2025
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As the brand has grown, so has its list of ambassadors and players that use the equipment.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
Noun
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If that happens, option prices may not move much, or even decay.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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His contract expires in the summer of 2028, with a one-year option, but the Ghana international is expected to leave this summer, to enable West Ham to reinvest the fee in their team.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Noun
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That leaves the only hassle being the loss of use of your car, and the need to keep it clean and empty (no keeping stuff in it, though even that can be handled.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The music supervisor turned me on to them, gave me a bunch of stuff.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Scroll down for more Lululemon tops, pants, coats, and accessories that will come in handy this winter.—
Rachel Simon,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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Simply mount your hardware at the vertical halfway point.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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The camera's hardware and software will be pushed to the limit, the latest version of Android will steer the conversation around mobile AI towards Google's vision, and the issue of the longevity of mid-range handsets will remain a point of discussion.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Altman worried, too, about Musk, who wielded an extensive security apparatus including personal drivers and bodyguards.—
Karen Hao,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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The United States held Qaddafi’s Libya up as a success story in the global war on terror, a former rogue state that had made amends for its murderous past, relinquished its nuclear-weapons program and reoriented its oppressive state apparatus around American foreign-policy priorities.—
Henry Leutwyler Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Shower facilities and fire pits are also available on-site.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, Saudi Arabia will soon unveil one of the world’s most advanced virtual production facilities, featuring state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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