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or accouterment
1
as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
this vacuum cleaner has all of the accoutrements for cleaning furniture as well as floors
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2
as in equipment
accoutrements or accouterments plural
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
has all the accoutrements that the home pastry chef could ever want
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Recent Examples of accoutrement
No one goes to the Twilight Zone until 4 a.m. Flanked on the west by shuttered houses and on the east by the uniform towers of a housing project, the club doesn’t offer any special effects or high-tech accoutrements.
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Amy Virshup, Vulture, 14 May 2025
The version shown on June 29 was a prototype, so not ready for production, but the model potential customers hope to see next year won’t include many of the accoutrements — infotainment systems being a notable absence — that modern-day car buyers have come to expect.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Second set of winners: the data centers and all of its accoutrements.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Co-owners of the spacious full-service condos--kitchens and living area included--have collaborated with the new owners to donate the old accoutrements to Habitat for Humanity to make way for the new look.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Amy Virshup, Vulture, 14 May 2025
The version shown on June 29 was a prototype, so not ready for production, but the model potential customers hope to see next year won’t include many of the accoutrements — infotainment systems being a notable absence — that modern-day car buyers have come to expect.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Second set of winners: the data centers and all of its accoutrements.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Co-owners of the spacious full-service condos--kitchens and living area included--have collaborated with the new owners to donate the old accoutrements to Habitat for Humanity to make way for the new look.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
Noun
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All of the electric buses are equipped with accessories for students with handicaps.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
7 Aug. 2025
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As Page Six noted, Moss' chic accessory can go for up to around $13,500, which doesn't exactly equate to being casually exposed to the forces of Mother Nature.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Taiwanese local media reported that a former TSMC employee now works at top chip manufacturing equipment supplier Tokyo Electron Ltd., and that the Japanese firm’s Taiwan office was raided by investigators.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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This partnership extended beyond watches, encompassing innovations such as technical equipment and landing systems for aircraft carriers and helicopters capable ships.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To wit: If Anthony finishes first or second in Rookie of the Year voting, his salary from 2031-2033 goes up by $1 million each year, and the option increases by $2 million.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Map feature is off by default, and there are also options to hide certain locations, updates from certain people, and more.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And that’s the kind of craft that existed in that era, where people who were just writing on staff were writing better than stuff that people make now.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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The pure stuff of Padres relievers makes a slump less likely, too.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Scroll down for more Lululemon tops, pants, coats, and accessories that will come in handy this winter.—
Rachel Simon,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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While the dress itself was an ideal centerpiece to her look, Moss opted to maximize her attire with a bevy of bold accessories.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Cloud computing largely eliminated massive hardware investments.—
Bernardo Saraiva,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The most impactful hardware reduction was the number of processors from 3 MCUs in the Albert Pro to 1 MCU in the Zoe Pro.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Without these funds in place, a lot of the new music discovery and support apparatus is imperiled.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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The president really viewing this through a political apparatus.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Shower facilities and fire pits are also available on-site.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, Saudi Arabia will soon unveil one of the world’s most advanced virtual production facilities, featuring state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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