accessorize

verb

ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈse-sə-ˌrīz How to pronounce accessorize (audio)
ak-
accessorized; accessorizing
Synonyms of accessorizenext

transitive verb

: to furnish with accessories

intransitive verb

: to wear clothing accessories

Examples of accessorize in a Sentence

an outfit accessorized with a pair of diamond earrings a stylish young woman who knows how to accessorize
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Willow accessorized with a delicate pendant necklace and a few bangles and wore her brown hair down in a side part. Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026 Copy her look by pairing them with this flowy black cami, which can be worn on its own or under a cardigan, and accessorizing with a black skinny belt and black leather flats. Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026 Middleton accessorized her look with a simple diamond cross pendant and a pair of gold and pearl Cassandra Goat earrings, first spotted in 2018 at little Louis’ christening. Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026 Each piece is also made with rustproof aluminum that will withstand any harsh weather conditions and there’s even an umbrella hole to accessorize with an equally sharp-looking patio umbrella. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accessorize

Word History

Etymology

accessory entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of accessorize was in 1934

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“Accessorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accessorize. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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accessorize

verb
ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈses-ə-ˌrīz How to pronounce accessorize (audio)
ak-
accessorized; accessorizing
: to wear or decorate with accessories

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