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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
Beyond the accessories, texture and tailoring take center stage for black-tie dressing.
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Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
But even the most run-of-the-mill floral dress can feel surprisingly fresh when it’s paired with trendy accessories.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
Chandeliers are Timeless Trendy statement lights tend to have a short shelf life, and the French often embrace interior design trends through accessories like art rather than fixtures.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Over a hundred volunteers helped students find the right attire, shoes and accessories.
—Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
In the years that followed, Koh worked as a food delivery rider, a parcel courier, a bar worker and a livestreamer selling mobile accessories – experiences that fed directly into the third film’s portrait of a young man thrown unprepared into adult life.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
The crescent shape allows the piece to sit flush against a wall, with two compartments stretching to the back of the table to provide storage for books, accessories, and more.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Over the last few years that development has leaped outside of the phones and into accessories.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 25 Apr. 2026
It can easily be dressed up or down with the right bottoms and accessories, like a denim skirt or leggings with sandals to complete your look for any occasion.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
But even the most run-of-the-mill floral dress can feel surprisingly fresh when it’s paired with trendy accessories.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
Chandeliers are Timeless Trendy statement lights tend to have a short shelf life, and the French often embrace interior design trends through accessories like art rather than fixtures.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Over a hundred volunteers helped students find the right attire, shoes and accessories.
—Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
In the years that followed, Koh worked as a food delivery rider, a parcel courier, a bar worker and a livestreamer selling mobile accessories – experiences that fed directly into the third film’s portrait of a young man thrown unprepared into adult life.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
The crescent shape allows the piece to sit flush against a wall, with two compartments stretching to the back of the table to provide storage for books, accessories, and more.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Over the last few years that development has leaped outside of the phones and into accessories.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 25 Apr. 2026
It can easily be dressed up or down with the right bottoms and accessories, like a denim skirt or leggings with sandals to complete your look for any occasion.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessories
Noun
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City are also considering other options, while Real Madrid have been touted as a possible destination for Rodri too.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Club Cottages, Bungalows, and Villas, with one- to four-bedroom options, are gracious residential possibilities as well.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thola-Duran and his accomplices used the money to purchase various assets, including real estate and horses, according to prosecutors.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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None of the three had anything to do with the crimes committed by their husbands, but they’ve all been shunned by neighbors and friends, and viewed as accomplices by outsiders.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Even small surges, repeated over time, can slowly degrade appliances.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Medical equipment and home appliances were also removed.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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Tesla Supercharger access is included, and adapters will be available for charging at CCS stations.—
Stephen Edelstein,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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The great players have to be great adapters because baseball serves up near-constant tests of nimbleness.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Accessories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessories. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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