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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
Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Smith was booked with accessory after the fact to simple escape.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 26 May 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
The full-service wig salon sells toppers and all other hair accessories, says owner Caryn Deri.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Smith was booked with accessory after the fact to simple escape.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 26 May 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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One option was to book more celebrities or care about Instagram followers.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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YouTuber Jon Prosser last month also hinted at rounded corners on options within dialog boxes, app menus, and search bars, plus a floating translucent navigation menu and the repositioning of the search bar to the bottom of the screen.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Her alleged accomplice, Elton Hightower, was arrested on charges of second-degree murder with a deadly weapon.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Boyd allegedly struck the victim with a vehicle before an accomplice shot him in the head, according to the outlet.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Since its publication in 1915, the poem has been adopted by the American Legion and its auxiliary, and the poppy has become the official flower to memorialize the fallen.—
Anita Gosch,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
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Jenkins, the former sheriff of Culpeper County in Northern Virginia, was convicted in December on charges related to his acceptance of more than $75,000 in bribes in exchange for auxiliary deputy sheriff appointments.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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In total, the FCC has sent AST five emails about submitting additional details and correcting the application.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Netflix announced the additional hour, as well as titles of all Season 2 episodes, Tuesday.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The bright, responsive display is easy to read, and the secure band attachment system is a nice touch.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Despite Rae’s attachment and high-profile recommendation from Keke Palmer, the series was canceled after two seasons.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Five years after the pandemic, successful retailers are using data to develop the business equivalent of peripheral vision.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Rieder has also recently been adding European sovereign bonds from Germany, as well as some peripheral sovereigns such as France, Ireland, Spain and Italy.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The boys' athletic equipment and wetsuits hang below their colorful artwork.—
Eric Boman,
Vogue,
25 May 2025
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As the brand has grown, so has its list of ambassadors and players that use the equipment.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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And this past week, The Financial Times reported that regulators were preparing to announce within months a reduction in the supplementary leverage ratio, a backstop safety measure adopted in 2014.—
Peter Coy,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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But in an fMRI machine, her brain looked surprisingly active: When she was asked to imagine playing tennis, blood flowed to her brain’s supplementary motor area, a region that helps coordinate movement.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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