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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
Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Shoe racks, hangers, tables of accessories.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
Depending on the model, this may include an accessory nozzle, grout brush, round detail brushes, flat scraping tool, angle concentrator tool, extension hose, fabric steamer and/or steamsqueegee.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The following year, he was arrested and later convicted as an accessory to murder.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Shoe racks, hangers, tables of accessories.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
If designer isn’t in your everyday clothing budget, saving up for accessory pieces like handbags and shoes is the way to sprinkle some of the most iconic brand names into your collection.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
Depending on the model, this may include an accessory nozzle, grout brush, round detail brushes, flat scraping tool, angle concentrator tool, extension hose, fabric steamer and/or steamsqueegee.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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While prices vary depending on the shade, Hathaway’s black option is one of seven colors going for $99 right now.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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If tension rises, name the goal and offer practical options.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even though Epstein is long dead and his chief accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, is in prison, Benavidez says more people need to be held accountable.—
Hallie Jackson,
NBC news,
20 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
Adjective
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The auxiliary chapter gave Penrod $100 plus postage to spend on the package, and a client of hers gave another $50.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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The system is reliable since the spins of the sensor qubit and its auxiliary qubit are entangled.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Examples include using unfamiliar kitchen appliances and enabling a robot to perform tasks like folding laundry without prior task-specific data.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pine-Sol removes that grime without scratching the appliances.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That means Gotham can tap into an additional $1 million in funds above the salary cap to pay her when the rule comes into effect on July 1.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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And there is talk about subsequent budget reconciliation bills before the end of this Congress, which could provide additional opportunities for Republicans to pursue tax and spending priorities that otherwise are unlikely to garner Democratic support.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Offensively, the 2023 Padres were not great adapters to the last major rules change in MLB — the pitch clock.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rather than packing a traditional Type B to Type M and C converter, find adapters that have USB and USB-C ports as well to minimize electronic bulk in your suitcase.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Patients’ realities aren’t peripheral to medical education.—
Uché Blackstock,
STAT,
15 Apr. 2026
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Home care is no longer a peripheral service.—
Jake Krilovich,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to the countertop surrounding the rectangular sink complete with flip-up extension on the main block, a supplementary counter block tops the refrigerator behind the wet bath on the driver's side.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
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That duo helped carry Purdue to the national title game two years ago in a floor-spacing supplementary role around Edey.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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