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
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.
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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
The songs, which in the original serve to introduce each cat’s personality, now operate as loose accompaniments to various categories at the ball.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
The pianist and vocal coach Bénédicte Jourdois, NYFOS’s associate artistic director, assisted with the accompaniments and with the stage patter, of which there is always a fair amount.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Classic wing accompaniments like celery, carrot sticks, ranch, and blue cheese are always welcome on the side.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Feel free to switch out the black beans for kidney or pinto beans, and don’t forget all the accompaniments.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Call in the whole grains gang In accompaniments calling for refined grains, swap in whole-grain alternatives.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
To allow the delicate flavor and texture of the melt-in-your-mouth fish to shine, the Seabird’s accompaniments are less aggressive than those of the Birdman.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
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
The songs, which in the original serve to introduce each cat’s personality, now operate as loose accompaniments to various categories at the ball.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
The pianist and vocal coach Bénédicte Jourdois, NYFOS’s associate artistic director, assisted with the accompaniments and with the stage patter, of which there is always a fair amount.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Classic wing accompaniments like celery, carrot sticks, ranch, and blue cheese are always welcome on the side.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Feel free to switch out the black beans for kidney or pinto beans, and don’t forget all the accompaniments.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Call in the whole grains gang In accompaniments calling for refined grains, swap in whole-grain alternatives.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
To allow the delicate flavor and texture of the melt-in-your-mouth fish to shine, the Seabird’s accompaniments are less aggressive than those of the Birdman.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompaniments
Noun
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If they are found guilty, the consequences can be serious.—
Jay Blitzman,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson’s satirical body horror saga about the production of a drug that increases physical attractiveness with deadly consequences takes place in the rarified worlds of high fashion in a world that’s somehow even more image obsessed than our own.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
Noun
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From the earliest days of civilization, animals have been human companions.—
K'mari Greene,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Common travel regrets stem from preventable issues like poor planning, budget problems, and choosing the wrong companions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Two Israeli soldiers were killed in separate incidents, according to their military.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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There were no reports of any incidents or arrests, according to Boston Police.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The union representing the workers said on Friday its members, including cashiers, concession workers, bartenders, dishwashers, cooks and food attendants, voted 96% in favor of a strike.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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He is charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants and assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
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Other interventions, like non-surgical or surgical skin tightening procedures, can be helpful complements, too.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
28 Apr. 2026
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Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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All rooms also include a RoomBar, a mini-bar reimagined for the high-performance traveler featuring artisanal cocktails, functional superfoods, and wellness accessories for the property’s AM + PM Rituals Program.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The result is a category that feels less like an afterthought and more like the focal point of an outfit—a subtle reminder that the smallest accessories often carry the most weight.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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“Accompaniments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompaniments. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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