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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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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
Similarly, the costumes were designed with accoutrements that distinguish each cardinal by their personality for greater dramatic effect.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, the accoutrements consist of a quad bike, a golf cart, the statutory shotgun, and not much more.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
From ashtrays, to rolling sets, to cute accoutrement, there are so many ways to style your sesh.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
And serve up classic clambake-style accoutrements, like grilled vegetables and corn on the cob.
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—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, the accoutrements consist of a quad bike, a golf cart, the statutory shotgun, and not much more.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
From ashtrays, to rolling sets, to cute accoutrement, there are so many ways to style your sesh.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
And serve up classic clambake-style accoutrements, like grilled vegetables and corn on the cob.
46.
—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
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Trophies and rings are the renowned physical marks of success in American sports, but there’s an accessory that has become just as prevalent in championship-winning locker rooms as the shine of platinum or gold: ‘champagne goggles’.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The trend is a light-hearted, playful style that can be worn as an accessory.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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Kim's government has supplied Russia with thousands of troops and large shipments of military equipment, including artillery and ballistic missiles, to support its war effort.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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The parade, which will feature Army equipment, flyovers, musical performances and thousands of soldiers in uniforms from the past and the present, caps off a week of programming designed to celebrate the country’s military might.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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With its future coverage options limited, Michigan State created a captive insurance company, Lysander Series, to provide general liability coverage.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Carney’s government is reviewing the purchase of U.S. F-35 fighter jets to see if there are other options.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Now, all the stuff is arranged and it’s printed before the first rehearsal.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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Thankfully, Keller’s scripts aren’t as twee or didactic about this stuff as Lasso and Shrinking creator Bill Lawrence’s tend to be.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
4 June 2025
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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
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All the other companies require multiple hardware qubits to host a single logical qubit.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Cole Haan Evelyn Bow Driver Loafers Make a style statement day or night in these driver loafers with bow details and metal hardware accents.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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His grip on the country’s military and intelligence apparatus has grown.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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The retirement apparatus, layered over decades of tech and regulation, is textbook complex.—
Miguel Kudry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 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 14 Jun. 2025.
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