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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
Other companies’ concepts offer an array of different accoutrements and capabilities, including inflatable habitat designs, sprawling windows, robotic arms, research labs and astronaut accommodations.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
While there are some staple soup ingredients like broth or stock, the protein and accoutrements can vary widely.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
And yet, mah-jongg in recent years continues to surge upward in the United States, transcending the territory of amusing pastime and moving firmly into a lifestyle, complete with cutesy accoutrements begging to be added to your cart.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
The top-line stereo system is packaged with a half-dozen options, including head-up display and various illuminated badges and other accoutrements.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
While there are some staple soup ingredients like broth or stock, the protein and accoutrements can vary widely.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
And yet, mah-jongg in recent years continues to surge upward in the United States, transcending the territory of amusing pastime and moving firmly into a lifestyle, complete with cutesy accoutrements begging to be added to your cart.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
The top-line stereo system is packaged with a half-dozen options, including head-up display and various illuminated badges and other accoutrements.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
Noun
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No patio is complete without some decorative accessories, according to Kerith Flynn, the founder of Margali & Flynn Designs.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
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Lululemon’s hottest accessory—its signature belt bags—are always in style, and this icy blue colorway pairs well with most neutrals.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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Bose pros Bose products are known for their rich sound, and although Bose is a top audio equipment brand, many of them are more affordable than Sonos equivalents.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The equipment did not provide a warning the night of the collision since the fire trucks did not have transponders and were only partially picked up by ground radar.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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While prices vary depending on the shade, Hathaway’s black option is one of seven colors going for $99 right now.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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If tension rises, name the goal and offer practical options.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even though there was some absurd stuff on the show, people did legitimately do things that were outrageous back then.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is distinct from writing that is humorous, the stuff that will give you a wry smile at best.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Far from corporate greed or anticompetitive behavior, competitive discounts driven by volume and supply chain efficiencies fuel free markets, helping families save money on groceries, appliances, TVs, cellphones, computers and cars.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Think older apartment buildings sans stainless steel appliances.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Read on for more in-flight accessories to make your next plane ride more comfy and enjoyable, from a $15 footrest to a travel pillow with almost 10,000 perfect Amazon ratings.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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For accessories, Hathaway wore a set of pink gold Bulgari jewels, including a sparkly wrap bracelet, dangling earrings, and a red cocktail ring, according to InStyle.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the agency didn't modify the heat shield itself, stressing that the hardware was up to the challenge.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Mission slipped into 2025 because ULA needed more Vulcan rocket hardware beyond Cert-2 and the two USSF missions that took priority over the Dream Chaser flight.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Farej said Wednesday that safety concerns escalated since House became mayor in May, as the village has failed to take action on issues such as broken apparatus and equipment.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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When the British colonial apparatus first attempted to count India’s population in 1872, the survey asked was a list of 17 questions covering basic markers like age, religion and occupation.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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