Synonyms of accessory

accessory 1 of 2

noun

ik-ˈse-sə-rē 

variants also accessary

1

as in option

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• option
• adaptor
• attachment
• equipment
• adapter
• add-on
• appendage
• appliance
• decoration
• accoutrement
• accouterment
• adjunct
• embroidery
• subsidiary
• accompaniment
• ornament
• complement
• additive
• furnishings
• enhancement
• luxury
• adornment
• auxiliary
• trappings
• supplement
• incidental
• filler
• trimming
• appurtenances
• paraphernalia
• nonessential
• embellishment
• trim
• garnish
• extra
• amenity
• frill
• nonnecessity
• habiliment(s)
• doodad
• bells and whistles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• essential
• requirement
• necessity
• requisite

2

as in accomplice

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accomplice
• partner
• henchman
• abettor
• informant
• cohort
• abetter
• informer
• evidence
• companion
• collaborator
• confederate
• gangster
• collaborationist
• conspirator
• traitor
• plotter
• comrade
• mobster
• state's evidence
• crony
• racketeer

accessory

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adjective

as in auxiliary

available to supply something extra when needed

most phone services offer accessory features such as call-waiting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• auxiliary
• additional
• peripheral
• supplementary
• accessorial
• makeshift
• supplemental
• appurtenant
• complementary
• added
• assistant
• backup
• further
• assisting
• another
• supportive
• contributory
• subordinate
• substitute
• excess
• secondary
• tributary
• subsidiary
• superfluous
• surplus
• helping
• nonessential
• adjuvant
• dispensable
• unessential
• subservient

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• main
• principal
• chief
• basic
• primary
• fundamental
• prime
• necessary
• essential
• integral
• vital
• imperative
• required
• indispensable
• requisite
• needed
• all-important
• needful

Examples of accessory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The pop star, who was a fan of liberating her abs at the time, wore low-rise patchwork jeans and a matching newsboy hat to the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards, a moment that made a case for matching your pants to your accessories. —Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024

An additional person, Frank Olano, 22, was arrested on suspicion of being an accessory to murder. —Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024

Adjective

Specifically, the presentation addressed how accessory units can help older adults remain independent and age in place and can be used by caregivers. —Ben Terzi, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2024

Also on the premises are a striking accessory cabin clad entirely in redwood, an outdoor movie pavilion, and sweeping mountain and city lights views from every vantage point. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024