How to Use accessory in a Sentence

accessory

1 of 2 noun
  • He is wanted as an accessory to murder.
  • The accessories were easy to twist and lock into the base, too.
    Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2024
  • For a dress and all the accessories, this pink pick is kind of a steal, too.
    Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The deer’s body forms the oval ring dish, and its antlers are a hanging rack for small accessories.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2023
  • The accessory will sell for $30 and will include a card for a free entrée at the chain.
    Bychris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2023
  • But perhaps her best accessory of the night was the date on her arm: her dad!
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
  • To make your own box, start with a bag or two of dumplings and add in accessories like a porcelain soup spoon and a nice bowl.
    WIRED, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Spring’s Shoes and Bags: Bold lines add a graphic punch to the season’s accessories.
    New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
  • The perfect accessory for a night on the couch watching TV.
    Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The styling and accessories were a dance of the decades, Watson’s Prada mini and pumps quintessentially ’90s, the hair and makeup a nod to the ’60s.
    Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The gas pizza oven comes with all of the essential accessories.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Make sure the item has all its original parts and accessories.
    Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2023
  • If the idea of wearing a headband in 2023 is still daunting, here are three surefire ways to make the accessory work for you.
    Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 20 July 2023
  • The photos show Hamlin from behind, dressed in the team's white uniform and red accessories.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Red lipstick is the ultimate accessory, adding a touch of chic to anything from a white tee and jeans to a black dress.
    Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Heavy black accessories with gold touches help anchor the look.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Tenkara also offers a line of flies and accessories that make good stocking stuffers.
    Will McGough, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Some arrived for presentations in stark white outfits with fuzzy boots and pops of red in the form of accessories.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 1 Feb. 2024
  • In the near future, households with Android and iPhones should be able to share the same magnetic chargers and accessories and get the same charge rates.
    Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Lee, who faces a felony charge of accessory after the fact to the crime, is scheduled to be tried separately.
    Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Below, a mix of clothing, jewelry, and accessories embellished with the best of the year’s rosette trend.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Aug. 2023
  • There’s the movie fashion pack of film outfits and accessories priced at $50 (dolls not included).
    Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
  • Red is another major trend for fall, both in accessories and ready to wear.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Once the paint has dried on each new nutcracker, Gretchen Nelson adds accessories such as wigs, ribbons and hand-sewn skirts and aprons.
    Cathy Free, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The four-inch-long blade was probably owned by an elite warrior who used it as an accessory rather than a weapon.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
  • And don't forget the apothecary bottles placed among accessories on tables and shelves.
    Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2023
  • And don’t forget to stock up on some must-have travel accessories like luggage tags and luggage scales to stay organized on-the-go in the new year.
    Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2023
  • The lego set comes with a Batman and Penguin figurine as well as Batarang and rocket launcher accessories.
    Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023
  • But where Keoghan really proved himself as a style stand-out was his accessories.
    Andrea Lavinthal, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Dress it up á la Alba with heels and eye-catching accessories for date night, or keep it lowkey with sneakers for brunch and errands.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
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accessory

2 of 2 adjective
  • No one pulls off an accessory full-court-press quite like the Queen.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 19 Mar. 2022
  • Mount rod holders and other gear to the accessory rails on the sides and just behind the front hatch.
    Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 3 June 2020
  • The accessory dwelling unit (ADU) has a kitchen and bathroom.
    oregonlive, 3 Oct. 2020
  • An accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, is a new name for an old idea.
    Catherine Gaugh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2023
  • The accessory bar mounts to the bed using stake pockets.
    Connor Hoffman, Car and Driver, 8 Oct. 2020
  • Seven of the eight homes will be set aside for low-income people, as will all eight of the accessory dwelling units.
    Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2021
  • The survey shows a marked decrease in accessory dwelling units and other rental space from last year to this year.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 12 July 2022
  • So, available in the accessory catalog is an in-bed mount for two full-size spares.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 12 Apr. 2022
  • There is an accessory dwelling unit on the main floor with a kitchenette, full bathroom and a full-size washer and dryer.
    oregonlive, 21 Dec. 2020
  • The back patio adds an accessory dwelling unit that can be used as a bedroom or office.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2021
  • Keep scrolling through to check out the best under-$50 clothing, shoe, and accessory deals from Amazon's fall fashion trends guide.
    Eden Lichterman, PEOPLE.com, 10 Aug. 2021
  • The lodge complex includes a log home, two guest cabins and an accessory dwelling unit.
    oregonlive, 6 Jan. 2023
  • There’s also an accessory rack built into the door that can hold scarves and ties, and a shelf ideal for items that can’t be hung, such as hats, sweaters, and toys.
    Rachel King, Fortune, 6 July 2020
  • Outfits change with the seasons, but sunnies are a must-have accessory year-round.
    Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 5 Apr. 2022
  • Standford said one of the end uses is for accessory dwelling units, like a two-bedroom, one-bath house being built in Flagstaff.
    The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2023
  • The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function.
    USA TODAY, 29 July 2022
  • The Pronto comes with a wall-mountable caddy that holds the steamer, accessory bag of attachments and has a wrap for winding the cord.
    Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022
  • The Fully Jarvis Standing Desk has a solid build and tons of accessory options.
    Ars Staff, Ars Technica, 9 Mar. 2022
  • The city also is requiring that accessory dwellings in the project not be used as short-term rentals and that a small park planned for the development be open to the public.
    Tony Semerad, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Dec. 2022
  • This hand-sized accessory acts as both a grip and a telescoping tripod.
    Harry Rabinowitz, Popular Mechanics, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Clear off your desk space with a monitor stand or switch up your keyboard with our accessory picks.
    Ellen McAlpine, CNN Underscored, 14 Sep. 2020
  • It is equipped with a side table, cup holder, padded armrests, and accessory pouch.
    Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2021
  • This is something new for Fear Of God as the label steps into accessory design.
    Nandi Howard, Essence, 24 June 2020
  • The rod’s high-contrast tip eliminates the need for an accessory spring bobber.
    Field & Stream, 26 Feb. 2021
  • Moment also sells a line of MagSafe cases that work with its line of accessory lenses.
    Popular Science, 3 Nov. 2020
  • An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) could also be built over the existing garage.
    oregonlive, 10 June 2020
  • The eight-pack contains one extra large, large, medium, and small cube, as well as one shoe bag, a large laundry bag, a toiletry bag, and one accessory bag.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2023
  • As with all peripheral and accessory devices, there’s a lot of cheap junk out there.
    Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Onboard power at the front and rear of the truck will provide accessory power for things like job sites and tailgates, with a panel capable of up to 7.2 kW in the bed and 3.6 kW in the frunk.
    Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The MantisX is a module that very much resembles a laser sight or weapon light that attaches to the accessory rail of your handgun.
    Richard Mann, Outdoor Life, 22 Aug. 2019

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