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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Ratajkowski pulled her dark hair back in a sleek bun and accessorized with black oval sunglasses, showing off a glimpse of her plunging black bra in a semi-sheer, ab-baring black turtleneck. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 As for finishing touches to her look, Queen Camilla dded a pair of black suede boots, another standard of her royal winter wardrobe, and accessorized with a pair of pearl earrings that only served to accentuate the winter white color palette of her ensemble. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026 The set is as comfortable as a pair of pajamas, but much more stylish when accessorized. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026 The philanthropic couple held each other tight at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in May as Amal wore a silver jumpsuit accessorized with a black belt while George complimented the look in a dark silver suit. Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 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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