Thesaurus results for ACCOMPANIMENTS

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 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 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

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Noun

The consequences of these choices for American industry, workers, and labor market will be much larger than the – also important – pathways for entry level college graduates.

— Byron Auguste, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Inclusion on the list could also presage a Section 301 investigation that could lead to legal consequences or restrictive import controls on the devices.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of consequences

Noun

Directed by Kei Oikawa and adapted from the popular manga by Nagano, the fantasy feature follows the titular character and companions venturing to a remote island retreat before unraveling a supernatural peril.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
That sense of joy is carried over to its three companions on the EP.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of companions

Noun

The story centers on a transfer student’s enigmatic bond with a teacher, as a string of unexplained, supernatural incidents cracks the school’s polished facade.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
The firings, which were first reported by The Wall Street Journal, are the latest sign of turmoil inside leading AI companies over the safety of the technology, highlighted by a series of incidents involving rogue AI agents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of incidents

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Bayona also described enforcement hurdles that Miami code compliance inspectors must overcome, such as being denied entry into condos by front-desk attendants.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
The assumed inference is that travelers rely on Google for their travel needs and that informative brochures and knowledgeable attendants are a quaint idea that has outlived its usefulness.

— Frank Hosek, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 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

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The corollaries are players like Montrell Culbreath, Landon Emenalo and Taishi Nozawa.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
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

In Aaron Sorkin’s new thriller, the fictional Haugen — who, like her nonfictional counterpart, leaks thousands of documents to Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz — habitually dons the accessories.

— Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
Meow is an institution in the world of vintage clothing, shoes and accessories.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

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