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 Make little parcels with the fish and all the accompaniments to make a perfect bite. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Formal afternoon tea is served, too, with the savory and sweet accompaniments prepared through an Indonesian lens. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026 Instead, Bella’s formula is to take one warm-weather favorite and give it a few decidedly fall-minded accompaniments. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026 From the specialty list, Sliced Lox and Cream Cheese, with the usual accompaniments, is popular, as is the California Club (turkey-avocado-Swiss) on the classic sandwich board. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompaniments
Noun
  • For local businesses, the closure has also brought major economic consequences.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The companies stress that their policies and in-app tools require that drivers provide ADA accommodations and remind them of the consequences of refusing to do so.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The film is set at Ironclaw Academy, a school where the animal companions of sorcerers – known as familiars – go through a demanding and frequently messy training regime.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In stores, too, phones are now AI shopping companions, helping people compare offers and evaluate reviews before checkout.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Authorities also reported tensions, scuffles and other incidents in the cities of Lyon, Nantes, Pau, Orléans, Rennes and Toulouse.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • At least three aircraft received escorts from Hungarian fighter jets during Friday’s incidents.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Artnews reports that the work had been displayed unbolted on a plinth for the duration of the fair’s November 4–8 run, and that there had been four attendants on duty the day it was taken.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The union bargains with the Chicago Parking Association, which represents the more than a dozen private parking companies that employ the parking garage attendants, porters and customer service representatives represented by Local 727.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
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
Noun
  • The ideas floating through You Can See Everything have direct corollaries to the ideas Fielder plays with in The Rehearsal.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The corollaries are players like Montrell Culbreath, Landon Emenalo and Taishi Nozawa.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Add your grounding accessories, like black kitten heels, a black belt, and black sunglasses.
    — Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026
  • TobenONE is a Chinese tech company that specializes in workspace accessories that bring a little more order to office desks.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Accompaniments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompaniments. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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