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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
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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
Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Dog sofas are also one of the more expensive accessories out there for canines, though owners can rest assured knowing that their dogs will make good use of them.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Shop more accessory deals: Don't sleep on Madewell's men section.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The bag has three main compartments and nine inner slots and pockets to keep toiletries, accessories, a laptop, and clothing separated and organized.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Dog sofas are also one of the more expensive accessories out there for canines, though owners can rest assured knowing that their dogs will make good use of them.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The village board will assign the sub-committee to make recommendations to allow accessory dwelling units.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Shop more accessory deals: Don't sleep on Madewell's men section.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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In practice, however, Americans who don’t have retirement savings options at work aren’t likely to take the initiative on their own.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Consider the options of period underwear, in addition to pads or tampons. 4.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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Some other sources, however, afford her considerably more credit: not merely an accomplice to the best acid ever made, but, potentially, its prime creator.—
John Semley,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2025
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His accomplice, Terry Nichols, was found guilty in 1997 of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction and involuntary manslaughter, per The New York Times.—
Jeff Truesdell,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With less than 10 minutes remaining, Barca had finally thrown caution to the wind, with defender Pique operating as an auxiliary centre-forward.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Pope Francis appointed Thomas Than Thai Nguyễn as auxiliary bishop of Orange.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Stock prices rose sharply in the second half of calendar year 2023 and in 2024, meaning additional schools became subject to the tax as the value of their endowments grew.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The data collection company found that I-4 drivers spent an additional 31 minutes a day sitting in traffic on top of their typical travel times.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fahy plays Devon, who is troubled by her sister Simone’s (Alcock), attachment to her socialite employer, Michaela Kell (Moore).—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Nevertheless, the Swiss attachment to universal civil protection remains notable, and the reasons behind it go deeper than finances alone.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
The Dial,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, the charger still maintains its role as a peripheral device that acts as a Bluetooth keyboard that approves the file access consent dialog.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2025
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But with some key players almost certain to leave and other more peripheral figures needing moves, a bigger turnover than Pereira might ideally want looks likely.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Strategic National Coverage via Four Warehouses For consumers integrating fitness into their everyday environments, waiting weeks for equipment to arrive can derail momentum.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some of the money goes to teacher bonuses, exam fees and the purchase of equipment.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But many fintechs still view partnerships as supplementary, an optional extra rather than a strategic pillar.—
Henry McIntosh,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mega Millions Player Wins $349M Lottery Prize as Game Announces Big Changes Oz Lotto involves seven winning numbers and three supplementary numbers picked from one lottery draw barrel of 47 numbers.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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