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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
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
And that live-action look included Forest Whitaker sporting a very unique accessory in the form of a mask that Saw would periodically put over his face and inhale from.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 May 2025
Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The village board will assign the sub-committee to make recommendations to allow accessory dwelling units.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The Lucy Wristlet is just the right size to hold your phone, keys, credit cards, and accessories with a hands-free style.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
And that live-action look included Forest Whitaker sporting a very unique accessory in the form of a mask that Saw would periodically put over his face and inhale from.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 May 2025
Adjective
According to Mitchell, two of those ideas are accessory dwelling units and mixed residential and commercial zoning.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The village board will assign the sub-committee to make recommendations to allow accessory dwelling units.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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Purple paint is also a preferred option over signs because property owners often struggle with keeping signs up due to wind, rain or even vandals, according to Carolina Forestry & Realty.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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If neutrals are more your style, the sleek black color is a great option for storage that goes with everything.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Summer has been kidnapped, sent into anaphylactic shock by a peanut-laced kiss, played accomplice to a cop killer, committed bribery, grand theft auto, and much more.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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An older player was driving the younger ones and pretended to get lost in an isolated section of the county, where a group of accomplices emerged in masks and black clothing, imitating an abduction with at least one gun and one knife, according to the district attorney.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
1 May 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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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
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No additional details about the incident were available Sunday evening.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
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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The pact comes as America's access to rare earth minerals, which are key to manufacturing high-tech products like computer chips and military equipment, has diminished after China last month announced export restrictions on some of these minerals in retaliation for U.S. tariffs.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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Heavy equipment was sent into the hole via a slope and walls had to be built to ensure the safety of rescue workers, the outlet added.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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These expenses can often be managed through budget adjustments or supplementary income.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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In the span of a month between January and February, the Broncos lost four supplementary decision-makers, including former assistant GM Darren Mougey to the New York Jets and vice president of football operations Mark Thewes — just like Stark — to the Raiders.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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