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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
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
This is the tech giant's 11th Prime Day event during which the online retailer offered up millions of deals over more than 35 categories including electronics and kitchen, apparel and accessories.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 July 2025
ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2025
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
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Noun
Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1-Liter Clear Event season is in full swing, and this clear Everywhere Belt Bag is the perfect accessory for game days, concerts, festivals, and more.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
This is the tech giant's 11th Prime Day event during which the online retailer offered up millions of deals over more than 35 categories including electronics and kitchen, apparel and accessories.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Adjective
The protocol specifically dictates that while in accessory mode, a USB host can no longer respond to other USB interfaces, such as the Picture Transfer Protocol for transferring photos and videos and the Media Transfer Protocol that enables transferring files in other formats.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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The Colorado college town beat out Cincinnati and Salt Lake City after the festival brass started exploring relocation options in 2024, with Boulder chosen for its mountain views reminiscent of Park City’s own as well as its vibrant arts community.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 July 2025
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The combination of limited production capacity and expensive weapons sometimes constrained the government’s options.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Prosecutors described how the fraudulent salaries were routed through U.S.-based financial intermediaries and accomplices, eventually landing in accounts controlled by North Korean agents and, ultimately, the North Korean regime.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The main 19-year-old Austrian suspect was arrested ahead of the planned Eras Tour show on Aug. 7 alongside an alleged 17-year-old accomplice.—
Rachel Scharf,
Billboard,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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In an auxiliary state district court in Tarrant County, Justice Lee Gabriel on Friday sentenced Johnson to 28 years in prison.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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Testifying against Jenkins were two undercover FBI agents who were sworn in as auxiliary deputies in 2022 and immediately thereafter gave Jenkins envelopes with $5,000 and $10,000 cash, respectively.—
Martha Bellisle,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Hudson could make an additional $2 million each season based on playing time, so his contract’s maximum value is greater than Eluemunor’s.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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As the initiative receives additional funding in the coming years, staff numbers will continue to grow and the control center will be located within Louisville's 911 center.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
9 July 2025
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Lower-propensity voters without strong attachments to either major party are bound to be less concerned about the fine points of policy than the super-high-frequency voters who populate a primary electorate.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
18 July 2025
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Use a larger attachment for bigger surface areas like the trunk space, upholstered seat backs, and floors.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Once seen as a peripheral aspect of media, voiceover is increasingly being seen as a powerful and nuanced tool for shaping narratives, forging emotional bonds, and driving civic engagement.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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That can certainly be useful and may lead to cost efficiencies, but there are many peripheral AI use cases that do not turn startups into AI companies overnight.—
Evan Renov,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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That changed in December, when his uncle, who was by then very ill, gifted him all the equipment.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The location had issues including unsafe food temperatures, pest activity, poor sanitation and equipment deficiencies.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Stanford's departure comes after WWE has made several changes to its supplementary programming, including the cancellation of SmackDown LowDown earlier this year.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Its 50 supplementary activities — the most LJMS has offered during SummerFest — include open rehearsals, Artist Lounges, Encounters, coaching workshops and musical preludes, all free and open to the public.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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