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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
As for accessories, the Emmy Award-winning actress favored glittering statement earrings.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Surveillance footage from inside the Domino’s shows pandemonium — customers wearing Halloween accessories, people standing on tables and chairs and others recording on their phones as tensions escalated.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The upcycled accessories reinforce Coach’s ongoing commitment to circular fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Mahmoud also purchased an AR-15 style rifle in September and multiple gun accessories.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Electronics would have seen the biggest increase, with shoppers spending an extra $186 while clothing or accessories would have cost $82 more.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
This generation favors quality over quantity, choosing native plants and unique accessories that tell a story.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The collection, set to launch Tuesday, will include both men's and women's apparel and accessories with NFL team symbols.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
No outfit is complete without the right accessories, and this sale has boots, sneakers, backpacks, purses, and more to round out your looks.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Surveillance footage from inside the Domino’s shows pandemonium — customers wearing Halloween accessories, people standing on tables and chairs and others recording on their phones as tensions escalated.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The upcycled accessories reinforce Coach’s ongoing commitment to circular fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Mahmoud also purchased an AR-15 style rifle in September and multiple gun accessories.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Electronics would have seen the biggest increase, with shoppers spending an extra $186 while clothing or accessories would have cost $82 more.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
This generation favors quality over quantity, choosing native plants and unique accessories that tell a story.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The collection, set to launch Tuesday, will include both men's and women's apparel and accessories with NFL team symbols.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
No outfit is complete without the right accessories, and this sale has boots, sneakers, backpacks, purses, and more to round out your looks.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessories
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The single panels have two hanging options, including a 3-inch rod pocket or back tabs that can hold curtain rings.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other options for all ages include hiking; riding one of the resort’s free-to-borrow bicycles; or even kayaking among the mangroves in search of sea turtles.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Police are still searching for the loot taken from the museum in last weekend’s brazen daytime theft, as well as for other accomplices.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The bank manager would be played by one of his accomplices.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Along with a plentiful supply of samples ranging from guacamole to local brews, the first 230 shoppers will also receive surprise gifts such as gift cards and small appliances.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Integrated Specialty Small Appliances From a toaster oven with air-fry capability to espresso machines, Hudson included compact, high-function appliances in the kitchen layout.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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These adapters translate real-time data into the same internal format used for WeatherMesh’s training data.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Oct. 2025
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No one wants to deal with tangled cords or missing adapters mid-vacation, and this best-selling Amazon case keeps everything from chargers to memory cards neatly in place.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Accessories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessories. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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