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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
The source of all these accoutrements?
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Crème de la Crème is popular for home goods and is stocked with an assortment of glassware, candles, linens, and garden accoutrements.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Yes—procuring the wacky and delightful pencils, pens, notebooks, and other assorted accoutrements from Anya Hindmarch.
—Air Mail, 30 Aug. 2025
Worn around the neck, the waist or used as a headscarf, the accoutrement proved to be a versatile ‘It’ item and a popular item to thrift.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Crème de la Crème is popular for home goods and is stocked with an assortment of glassware, candles, linens, and garden accoutrements.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Yes—procuring the wacky and delightful pencils, pens, notebooks, and other assorted accoutrements from Anya Hindmarch.
—Air Mail, 30 Aug. 2025
Worn around the neck, the waist or used as a headscarf, the accoutrement proved to be a versatile ‘It’ item and a popular item to thrift.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
Noun
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Advertised as a pillow with a washable cover, the travel accessory comes with a removable insert that can be replaced with a couple of days’ worth of clothes.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The brand sells other lengths and styles, including blazers, sport coats, rain and ski jackets, and a variety of winter coat options and accessories for men and women.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For American farmers waiting on harvesting equipment, that means delays, shortages and higher costs down the line.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Most of the stores surrounding this block are hybrids, selling biking equipment and coffee.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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New York felt comfortable enough to pick up Thibodeaux’s fifth-year option, but keeping him around in the long term with Abdul Carter and Brian Burns probably isn’t the shrewdest.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Avoid overly salty or processed options.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Harvard was ranked second best university and school for 2026, due to its high faculty member to student ratio and average staff salary - which exceeds $105,000 for full-time instructional stuff - as well as its diversity and graduate outcomes.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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This stuff has been minor, thankfully.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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The 14-time Grammy Award winner arrived in Kansas City, Missouri, wearing a Chiefs jersey and gold accessories, including her new engagement ring.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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While maintaining the designer’s signature lines and silhouettes, Lauren Ralph Lauren offers a more accessible price point with contemporary pieces in women’s and men’s apparel, shoes and accessories.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her designs typically feature custom detailing, mixed textured materials and signature hardware and have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s and other retailers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The hardware rollout should be completed by the end of 2029, according to the companies.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The injury took place when an apparatus used by athletes to attach warmup bands to instruments malfunctioned, according to an ESPN report.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Nelson, an accomplished heart surgeon who performed Utah's first open-heart surgery in 1955 and helped develop an artificial heart and lung apparatus, became a full-time church leader in 1984.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Spokespeople for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas said those facilities declined to post the video because of policies barring political content.—
Lillian Rizzo,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The commercial spaceflight company, founded in 2002 by billionaire Elon Musk, launched the gargantuan rocket on a second successful uncrewed test flight in a row from its Starbase facilities in Texas.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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