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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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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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The full-service wig salon sells toppers and all other hair accessories, says owner Caryn Deri.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
Noun
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To tackle the communication problems that comes after events like hurricanes, the MOVE USA Radio team Helped MOVE PR volunteers to become licensed ham radio operators and provided radio equipment for each of the modular kits including a portable antenna designed by MOVE USA volunteers.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, did not provide details on equipment issues or the timeline.—
Tara Copp,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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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
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If that happens, option prices may not move much, or even decay.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Even with diminished stuff, he’s found ways to get hitters out, so why should this time be any different?—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Thankfully, Keller’s scripts aren’t as twee or didactic about this stuff as Lasso and Shrinking creator Bill Lawrence’s tend to be.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
4 June 2025
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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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All the other companies require multiple hardware qubits to host a single logical qubit.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Cole Haan Evelyn Bow Driver Loafers Make a style statement day or night in these driver loafers with bow details and metal hardware accents.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
6 June 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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