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also accessary
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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
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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
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as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
most phone services offer accessory features such as call-waiting
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Recent Examples of accessory
Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Through paint colors, accessories, and more, a gray-and-white kitchen can work with many styles.
—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Consider the Topo Designs Travel Accessory Bundle, now 51 percent off, which comes with a packing cube, Dopp kit, and accessory pouch to keep your bags organized.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
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Noun
Dress it up for brunches, baby showers, and summer gatherings with heeled sandals and a few accessories, or keep it casual with sneakers and a denim jacket.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Through paint colors, accessories, and more, a gray-and-white kitchen can work with many styles.
—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Adjective
The brand’s beaded bikinis and one-pieces stay relatively streamlined in silhouette, but are adorned with playful rainbow beads strung along straps and ties, translating its accessory language into a new category.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Consider the Topo Designs Travel Accessory Bundle, now 51 percent off, which comes with a packing cube, Dopp kit, and accessory pouch to keep your bags organized.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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And in order to maintain a nutritious balance to each of these meals, consider adding cut-up vegetables (like celery or carrots) or fruit (strawberries or blueberries are easy options) to the plate.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
7 June 2026
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Whatever option the department lands on could cause more drama.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Best known for comedy series like Community (2009-15) and GLOW (2017-19), Alison Brie is taking on the role of Evil-Lyn, an insidious enchantress who serves as Skeletor’s main accomplice.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Suddenly, Brooks began raining down blows on Sumner with a gutta-percha cane while an accomplice warded off lawmakers who tried to intervene.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Similarly, the 37-in tire upgrade, auxiliary off-road lighting, and cab trim upgrades are all optional.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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From flight management systems in the cockpit to engine controls under the wing to the auxiliary power unit in the tail, its technology and components are in thousands of planes.—
Phil LeBeau,Meghan Reeder,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Noun
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Use your smartphone to take pictures or videos of each room in your home — open closets and drawers, and record the serial numbers of items like appliances and electronics.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The document also noted additional concerns.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Forecasters believe an additional 2 inches of rain could fall.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Noun
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This compact adapter from Satechi keeps all your devices connected in one place.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Each of those, however, is a tool holder, not a specific tool – one large bit holder, one T-shank adaptor.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Plenty of peripheral details also informed their research, including various forms of etiquette.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Recognition of a partner’s inner qualities, in other words, was not a peripheral feature of relationship quality.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Prices from around $980 per guest/night, including accommodation, and the women’s health pack, which is a supplementary cost, can be added to 7-, 10- or 14-night stays—for seven nights, the pack would cost around $1,500 on top of the $5,000 Rebalance & Energize program, for instance.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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This two-day rail journey ferries travelers through some of Western Canada’s most scenic pockets, with stops in Banff, Kamloops, and Jasper, and is a supplementary offering for the influx of travelers expected to visit Vancouver during the FIFA World Cup in June and July.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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