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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
Dollop on a bit of ssamjang and whatever other accoutrements float your boat, like a spoonful of rice to fill out your bite, some pa-muchim to add crunch and acid, or any banchan or kimchi.
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Irene Yoo
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
The accoutrements seek to match the elevated aesthetic of the lounge, which features floral decor and swanky touches like chandeliers above the tables.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Every feminine accoutrement and sexualizing modality had to be undermined by an attempt at toughness, a practice that seems, from this distance, to have been a way of making the unsustainable world of youth feel endless.
—Rachel Kushner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
The source of all these accoutrements?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Irene Yoo
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
The accoutrements seek to match the elevated aesthetic of the lounge, which features floral decor and swanky touches like chandeliers above the tables.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Every feminine accoutrement and sexualizing modality had to be undermined by an attempt at toughness, a practice that seems, from this distance, to have been a way of making the unsustainable world of youth feel endless.
—Rachel Kushner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
The source of all these accoutrements?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accoutrement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
Noun
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Its foldable design with a snap closure keeps accessories organized, without taking up too much room in an everyday purse or carry-on bag.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Shoes & Accessories Landsberg says that items like shoes and accessories must pass their thrift store's standard of cleanliness before they're put out in the store.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Axon is known for making law enforcement equipment including drones and tasers.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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These simple drills require no equipment and are effective for anyone — weekend warriors and elite athletes alike.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The interim government turned to China and Pakistan to rebalance Bangladesh’s options and secure tangible gains in defense cooperation and economic assistance.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Coffee drinks brewed with Magnolia Coffee, tea, smoothies and pastries were available, along with breakfast options, handhelds and pizzas.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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The movie also has an ace in the hole with Glen Powell, one of the few contemporary alpha-charisma actors that feel built for stuff like this and believably might have been bred in a farm upstate that specializes in All-American movie stars with gajillion-watt grins.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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The new regulations are supposed to regulate all hazardous transport through the reservation, not just uranium, but also oil and gas, methane, whatever kind of radioactive stuff.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Firms listed in mainland China, including home appliance manufacturer Midea and battery-maker CATL, have launched secondary listings in Hong Kong in order to draw international investment.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Wipe down any small appliances (don’t forget underneath), bottles or storage containers, or decorations on your counters to remove dust or grease buildup every week.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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There will be deals on travel essentials, including sleek luggage, cool-weather clothing staples, comfy walking shoes, new tech, and versatile travel accessories.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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The nostalgic and romantic 31-piece collection also spans distressed Madewell jeans and leather skirts and jackets, as well as giftable accessories like crew socks, hooded scarves, and floral brooches.—
Victoria Montalti,
Refinery29,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Growth in hardware shipments has been comparably muted.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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The uplink approach could deliver the high bandwidth needed for quantum networks because satellites would only require small optical units to process incoming photons, instead of carrying heavy quantum light-generating hardware.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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In China, fields that are important to national security, such as aerospace technology, do not exist independently from the state security apparatus.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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But Weber was always convinced that what his apparatuses were seeing was a real signal.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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