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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
The top-line stereo system is packaged with a half-dozen options, including head-up display and various illuminated badges and other accoutrements.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Absent Despont’s glamorous accoutrements, though, the Borden corporate blueprint resurfaced like a milk mustache.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The shower itself may also come with accoutrements, like luxurious candles, shower steamers, or eucalyptus leaves for an aromatic experience.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
And within seconds of ordering it, a bowl of accoutrements — fresh herbs, lime and bean sprouts — shows up at your table.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
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James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Absent Despont’s glamorous accoutrements, though, the Borden corporate blueprint resurfaced like a milk mustache.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The shower itself may also come with accoutrements, like luxurious candles, shower steamers, or eucalyptus leaves for an aromatic experience.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
And within seconds of ordering it, a bowl of accoutrements — fresh herbs, lime and bean sprouts — shows up at your table.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
Noun
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The light, airy space on 53rd Street houses cooler-than-cool home decor items, tech accessories, tabletop design and furniture, jewelry, and accessories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Galvan's worn medals, held trophies, but the Millikan High School senior wants a new accessory to one day show her future children.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Knueppel sported an extra piece of equipment against the Knicks.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Among those purchases were appliances and equipment that authorities say ended up at her boyfriend’s restaurant, as well as a series of personal items that raised further questions.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The spa also offers an array of signature treatments worth exploring—from wellness rituals (like the Signature Bamford Treatment, which includes a footbath, massage, and assisted yogic breathing) to body rituals (mud baths, sauna wraps) and facials (including a luxurious 24K gold option).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Food pantries rarely offer mobile options, and SNAP cannot be used for home deliveries.—
Beth Shapiro,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The model shop made everything, and all the Xenonite stuff was crafted by them.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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That was one of nine strikeouts for Bradley, who showed flashes of the electric stuff that has made the Twins so excited about his future.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Her dad was the credit manager for a local chain of appliance stores, a second-generation Jewish immigrant, and a lifelong Republican.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Among those purchases were appliances and equipment that authorities say ended up at her boyfriend’s restaurant, as well as a series of personal items that raised further questions.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Store heavy coats, boots and cold-weather accessories out of sight.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plus, you're protected with 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection, ensuring that nobody else can gain access but you.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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The companies are already spending billions of dollars on artificial intelligence and developing new hardware such as smartglasses.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Operated by Heartland Fire and Rescue, the station is located in Fletcher Hills and was constructed in 1960 with a single apparatus bay and a shared dormitory.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mullin inherits a rapidly expanding immigration-enforcement apparatus at DHS, amped up by $170 billion in additional funding.—
Nick Miroff,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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