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also accessaries
1
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
There will be deals on travel essentials, including sleek luggage, cool-weather clothing staples, comfy walking shoes, new tech, and versatile travel accessories.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
The nostalgic and romantic 31-piece collection also spans distressed Madewell jeans and leather skirts and jackets, as well as giftable accessories like crew socks, hooded scarves, and floral brooches.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 10 Nov. 2025
Ortega went minimal with her accessories, save for a silver cross necklace.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Shoppers love to use it for storing pool accessories and outdoor toys as well as bakeware to declutter their kitchens.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 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
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
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
The nostalgic and romantic 31-piece collection also spans distressed Madewell jeans and leather skirts and jackets, as well as giftable accessories like crew socks, hooded scarves, and floral brooches.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 10 Nov. 2025
Ortega went minimal with her accessories, save for a silver cross necklace.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Shoppers love to use it for storing pool accessories and outdoor toys as well as bakeware to declutter their kitchens.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 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
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
Noun
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The interior designer’s Wayfair rug collection with Loloi includes so many options in neutral shades and subtle patterns that complement a variety of home styles, including modern, farmhouse, and traditional aesthetics.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite these real dangers, our law enforcement shows incredible restraint in exhausting all options before force is escalated.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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In 2015, Jennifer and her co-accomplices — Wong, Lenford Crawford and David Mylvaganam — were sentenced to two terms of life in prison for the murder and attempted murder of Bich and Hann, per the Toronto Star.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Prigg, who went unpunished along with his accomplices, became a sheriff.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Other highlights include a living room sporting a wood-burning stove, a dining area that connects to a kitchen outfitted with open shelving and stainless appliances, and a bath equipped with a porcelain tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The process, which is necessary for Starship to reach distant destinations, is a complex one requiring two vehicles equipped with docking adapters to meet up in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 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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“Accessories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessories. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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