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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompaniments
Noun
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Nevertheless, their family and the Fernandezes are left with the permanent consequences of that day.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Two wars in as many years with Israel — both launched on other’s behalf but with outsized consequences borne here — have resulted in thousands of dead, a million-plus displacement crisis and the leveling and occupation of wide swaths of the country.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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So, the two were fitting companions in a tribute to jewelry’s earliest origins.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The corgi mascot is a nod to Queen Elizabeth II, who loved the breed and was known to keep many as companions throughout her reign.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series hit the track for its race on Saturday, and the race had more than its fair share of incidents.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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That’s because Bores sponsored a state bill, known as the RAISE Act, that requires major AI companies to be transparent about their safety protocols and promptly report safety incidents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Cabin attendants discovered Kepner's body, prosecutors say, wrapped in bedding and partially hidden under a bed, with a box of life vests positioned to obscure it.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The combination of attendants and police officers directing traffic seemed to have worked.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Cinnamon Cinnamon's warm, spicy flavor complements drinks like apple cider and baked goods like cookies, pumpkin pie, and sweet bread.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
9 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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Throughout the series, Lennertz and Bowen were concerned with finding a musical language for the characters, and often tried to find corollaries in their instrumentation for the actors’ gestures and expressions.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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Now in my 30s, the lifestyle retailer is still one of my go-tos for stretchy leggings, supportive sports bras, adorable (and affordable) accessories, and cozy matching sets that make for the perfect airport uniform.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Starting in July, customers can redeem these returns for devices, accessories or in exchanges with brands including Sephora, Hilton, Marriott, and Starbucks, among others.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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“Accompaniments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompaniments. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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