accompaniments

noun

plural of accompaniment
as in concomitants
something that is found along with something else the sound of crickets was the perfect accompaniment to our summer evenings on the porch

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Recent Examples of accompaniments Pasta salad, potato salad, or other summer vegetable dishes also make perfect accompaniments. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Here’s what to order Country ham and butter The housemade bread service, consisting of fluffy pitas and airy focaccia, comes with a number of possible accompaniments. — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 While many people associate satay with Indonesia, versions of the dish are also enjoyed across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and other parts of the region, each with its own marinades, seasonings and accompaniments. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 And asked ourselves what are other things that feel like good accompaniments to a horror game? — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 June 2026 Or go light and slurpable with mul naeng myun (number 7), in which those same noodles and accompaniments are set in a light beef broth loaded with ice. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 18 June 2026 Bo ssam, a Korean family-style dish that pairs tender pork belly, leafy wrappers and a table of accompaniments, makes a fun dinner party meal. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 June 2026 The menu consists of six or so cocktails for parties of up to six guests, served over a two-hour period with light appetizers and accompaniments like Taiwanese chicken nuggets topped with caviar. — Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026 Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic. — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompaniments
  1. consequences
  2. companions
  3. incidents
  4. attendants
  5. complements
  6. corollaries
  7. accessories
Noun
  • The mere possibility of losing its critical space assets in a surprise attack could push the United States to use its forces early or to delegate launch authority in ways that raise the risk of an accident, to avoid the devastating consequences.
    — Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The games present overly simplified worlds devoid of civilians, children, and animals, and there are no lasting consequences for players’ decisions.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • The gunplay is punchy and satisfying; Jun and their NPC companions are more agile; and the arsenal of both sci-fi weapons and ancient powers (magic in a sci-fi trench coat) gives players a richer selection of tools to neutralize enemies with.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • First checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 companions traveling with you on the same reservation.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of companions
Noun
  • Last year, an explosive device there killed eight soldiers in one of the deadliest such incidents in Mexico.
    — María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Another is investigating dozens of incidents in which Teslas using partial self-driving software ran red lights or drove on the wrong side of the road, sometimes crashing into other vehicles and causing injuries.
    — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of incidents
Noun
  • Sphere also has hospitality suites on level three with their own restrooms, bars, and suite attendants.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There may be a toast or two, typically offered by the father of the bride or honored attendants, like the best man or the maid of honor.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of attendants
Noun
  • The soft gray-white rattan complements the tailored beige high-density comfort cushions and creates an airy backdrop for your ever-evolving collection of seasonal all-weather pillows and throws.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Fabletics is evolving from its digital origins, using physical stores as strategic complements and brand destinations.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of complements
Noun
  • For Gregson-Williams, collaborating with Scott on scenes like Hig’s flight is a matter of finding aural corollaries for directions that come more from Scott’s background as a visual artist.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of corollaries
Noun
  • Tortoiseshell Tortoiseshell was big in the ‘90s mom fashion world, often appearing on sunglasses frames and hair accessories.
    — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Madewell’s leather accessories really continue to over-deliver.
    — Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of accessories

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