accompaniments

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 Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments. Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025 Consider Madewell’s roomy hobo bag in dark brown (the perfect laptop bag) or Tory Burch’s crossbody option, as essentials to wear throughout the season; then spring for a new accompaniments—like minimalist-friendly gold earrings, a sleek belt, or classic sunnies in tortoise shell. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025 Long, curved hushpuppies and tangy red slaw are the classic accompaniments. Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompaniments
Noun
  • That vote, however, was made with the recognition that a rejection would come with consequences.
    John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
  • If the Education Department does not act before the end of the year, those borrowers could face steep consequences.
    Danielle Douglas-Gabriel The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Tesla could still make robots work in its factories, but humanoid robots may be better suited as house helpers and companions.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Even so, more than 70% of teens have used AI companions and half use them regularly, according to a recent study from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that studies and advocates for using screens and digital media sensibly.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Crime in the city has become the top issue in the mayor's race after some high-profile incidents this summer, including the stabbing death in June of an Over-the-Rhine gym owner in his own home.
    Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The incidents began in early 2021, when Lorincz called the police half a dozen times with complaints about Owens' children.
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • From minimalist gold styles to louder ones punctuated by pearls and diamonds, even the pickiest of fashion insiders can find a pair of huggie earrings that not only complements but enhances their favorite ‘fit.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Inclusive design, thoughtful regulation, and leadership from Black creators and coders are essential to ensure AI complements, instead of replaces, Black creatives and artists.
    Donnetta Monk, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The visiting clubhouse attendants lit the same White Barn candles — mahogany teakwood intense — that brought the room back to life last month after the Phillies sprayed champagne and beer to celebrate a division title.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Drivers should turn north at Southwest 112th Avenue and follow parking attendants into the general parking area.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Maintaining a relatively minimalist approach to accessories, Corrin wore pieces of jewelry by Cartier.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Kim, 44, kept her hair up in a high ponytail and rounded out her look with silver accessories.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025

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“Accompaniments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompaniments. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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