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or accouterment
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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
That way, all the accoutrements to come will start with a foundation that has your stamp of approval.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
More modern, though, are the cabin’s accoutrements, including an infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, climate control, electrically adjustable seats, and select driver assists such as cruise control and a reversing camera.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
For reptiles and their accoutrements, go to Nature’s Reef and Reptile in Jamaica.
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The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
Even if your space doesn’t already have a campsite vibe, the right furniture and accoutrements can make your guests feel like they’re huddled around the fire anywhere.
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Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for accoutrement
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
More modern, though, are the cabin’s accoutrements, including an infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, climate control, electrically adjustable seats, and select driver assists such as cruise control and a reversing camera.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
For reptiles and their accoutrements, go to Nature’s Reef and Reptile in Jamaica.
—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
Even if your space doesn’t already have a campsite vibe, the right furniture and accoutrements can make your guests feel like they’re huddled around the fire anywhere.
—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for accoutrement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
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Given its minimalist design, the bag is easy to coordinate with other accessories with the same finish, from sunglasses to watches.
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My mom loves woven textures in her shoes and accessories, and these Mary Jane ballet flats are no exception.
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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Drivers wear vests which pump cooling liquid through a network of tubes, linked to pumping equipment inside the car.
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Global economies have already weighed energy options beyond the Middle East, as the war in Iran has put irreversible pressure on the oil industry, according to Karen Young, a researcher at Columbia University.
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For shoppers who aren’t on board with the barrel trend, this daisy print option offers a more streamlined version.
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Will Smith traversed the globe for 100 days and did a whole bunch of adventure-quest stuff on the Disney Plus/National Geographic series Pole to Pole With Will Smith.
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And the longer-term stuff that even those close to him might not have recognized.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.
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That means all of the cookware, kitchen tools, grilling gadgets, baking accessories, and cleaning supplies on sale will come in handy well before the winter holidays hit.
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Cardi has not kept her obsession with luxury accessories a secret.
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The launch timing and the hold over the market are just as crucial to the success of the iPhone 18 Pro as the hardware specifications and software upgrades.
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On Friday, that was the type of hardware that Schlittler had his sights set on.
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What started as a fun way to get into the tournament spirit took an unexpected turn when they were served with legal papers from FIFA’s lawyers last Friday and ordered to cease and desist trading in the offending apparatus.
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Nivola, 53, has accumulated the career that working actors recognize as enviable and that the wider awards apparatus has historically overlooked.
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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