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also accessaries
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as in options
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
bought a new car with lots of high-tech accessories
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as in accomplices
one associated with another in wrongdoing
two accessories, the driver of the getaway car and the dishonest bank teller, were charged in the robbery case
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Recent Examples of accessories
Store heavy coats, boots and cold-weather accessories out of sight.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
After products recall, earning trust The store remodel includes the addition of a large fragrance section with perfumes candles, incense and hookah accessories.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Vendors will offer enclosures, feeders and accessories.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The light, airy space on 53rd Street houses cooler-than-cool home decor items, tech accessories, tabletop design and furniture, jewelry, and accessories.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Always a quick study, Chamberlain has followed up that initial foray with a collection of furniture and decorative accessories for West Elm.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Poshmark is a popular resale app in which users to sell apparel and accessories, much like an eBay for fashion.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Right now, Amazon has deals on KitchenAid stand mixers and accessories, air fryers from Ninja, Cosori, and Chefman.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
After products recall, earning trust The store remodel includes the addition of a large fragrance section with perfumes candles, incense and hookah accessories.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Vendors will offer enclosures, feeders and accessories.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The light, airy space on 53rd Street houses cooler-than-cool home decor items, tech accessories, tabletop design and furniture, jewelry, and accessories.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Always a quick study, Chamberlain has followed up that initial foray with a collection of furniture and decorative accessories for West Elm.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Poshmark is a popular resale app in which users to sell apparel and accessories, much like an eBay for fashion.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Right now, Amazon has deals on KitchenAid stand mixers and accessories, air fryers from Ninja, Cosori, and Chefman.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessories
Noun
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Are there family-friendly options?—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Elders and their families do have options, lawyers emphasized.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pritzker did not know at the time of the photo-op that McMiller and his accomplices would soon be facing first-degree murder charges.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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As Othman ran, Gonzales-Magallanes and the juvenile accomplices, who were armed with guns, exited their hiding spots in nearby bushes, prosecutors said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The expansive kitchen offers ocean views with top-quality appliances and ample counter and cabinet space for the most demanding chef.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Among those purchases were appliances and equipment that authorities say ended up at her boyfriend’s restaurant, as well as a series of personal items that raised further questions.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The complex process, requiring two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet up in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant, is necessary for Starship to reach distant destinations like Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Tech Gadgets and Printing Beyond the ubiquitous phone chargers, hotels are increasingly stocking extension cords, HDMI cables for connecting laptops to TVs, and international adapters.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Accessories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessories. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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