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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
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Keep your clothes, accessories, and gear dry with bags that can brave the elements.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
These elements evoke a sense of timeless luxury while bringing warmth and texture to accessory collections.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Cousins: Store all your pants together, then shirts, jackets, accessories, and so on.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Keep your clothes, accessories, and gear dry with bags that can brave the elements.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Adjective
Two more new additions to Campfire’s already accessory pack are a compact leather carrying case and High & Clear high-traction silicon ear tips.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
These elements evoke a sense of timeless luxury while bringing warmth and texture to accessory collections.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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Luckily, so many great options just went on sale for the fourth of July, with brands like Sam Edelman, Steve Madden, and Tommy Hilifger coming in at new-low prices.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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That might mean building more recovery time into high-pressure roles, offering better internal mobility options, or training managers in better communication techniques.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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His alleged accomplice, Swygert, is already serving time for a separate 2021 murder.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
1 July 2025
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The accomplices allegedly hosted laptop farms in their homes in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees, authorities claimed.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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But in recent months, Fernandez has demonstrated his value to Chelsea’s attack, creating chances more efficiently in the final third and offering an auxiliary goal threat.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The pause on salary adjustments and the hiring freeze will not affect faculty and students whose jobs are funded externally through grants, contracts and auxiliary services.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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There are additional indications that the plane may have experienced a loss of engine power after takeoff.—
Mika Gröndahl,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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International undergraduate students will pay an additional $500, and international grad students will pay an additional $45 fee.—
Ron Wilkins,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Four rust-resistant stainless steel attachments are included with the gadget to dice, chop, and spiralize onions, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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This mirrors attachment theory seen in human relationships.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Eye Exercises and Training Techniques Peripheral awareness: While focusing on one object on the wall, try to identify objects in your peripheral vision.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2025
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Yet many firms continue to apply outdated assumptions or treat women’s needs as peripheral.—
Carrie McCabe,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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With an additional retrofit kit, the Allegro 2 can be converted into a tower, turning it into a double duty piece of equipment.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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Defense industries also explored connected equipment to enhance battlefield awareness, proving the value of connected devices well before IoT became mainstream.—
Thomas Ryd,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Santa Ynez Reservoir’s primary role is to provide supplementary supply during periods of high water use, according to the DWP.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Programs with major budgets in football and basketball may have to face interesting questions for supplementary sports.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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