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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
Caviar, replete with buckwheat blinis and other accoutrements, is a daily decadent appetizer option.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 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
Other companies’ concepts offer an array of different accoutrements and capabilities, including inflatable habitat designs, sprawling windows, robotic arms, research labs and astronaut accommodations.
—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
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 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
Other companies’ concepts offer an array of different accoutrements and capabilities, including inflatable habitat designs, sprawling windows, robotic arms, research labs and astronaut accommodations.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
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Alongside the footwear, the capsule is completed by a selection of leather accessories—coasters, a planner cover, a key holder, and a valet tray—all made from leather and produced in the United States using traditional artisanal processes.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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Because, obviously, there are different types of accessories for all the different types of grannies out there.—
Dino Bonačić,
Glamour,
2 May 2026
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Crews and passengers use vacuums, disinfectants and brushes to scrub shoes and equipment clear of bugs, feathers, seeds and microbe-carrying dirt.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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That dominance has been driven by Beijing’s policy banks providing strategic lines of credit, enabling Chinese firms to provide equipment, services, and financing at significantly lower prices than Western competitors.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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The California Honey mandarin (Citrus reticulata 'California Honey') is an exceptional patio plant and a sweeter citrus option.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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Duffy also advised passengers to consider credit card chargebacks, travel insurance claims or bankruptcy filings for additional recovery options.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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There’s some really messed up stuff happening at that farm.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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Steam from bathrooms or kitchens, humidifiers, wet clothes drying indoors and poor ventilation around heating or cooking appliances can also push indoor humidity high enough to feed mold growth.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Wide-plank oak floors, custom cabinetry, and a kitchen fitted with Gaggenau appliances keep the interiors sleek but still comfortable, while the corner living and dining area opens up naturally toward the waterfront views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Beyond the accessories, texture and tailoring take center stage for black-tie dressing.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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But even the most run-of-the-mill floral dress can feel surprisingly fresh when it’s paired with trendy accessories.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
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Protesters are demanding that the hardware store chain protect day laborers against future arrests and deportations after last year's uptick in immigration enforcement operations, some of which happened outside of Home Depot locations in Southern California.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Jamie Bell has his best chance at major award hardware since his Billy Elliot days as the protagonist of Richard Gadd’s violent examination of masculinity in Half Man.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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The visit, led by officials tied to the White House’s energy policy apparatus, is expected to produce memorandums of understanding covering oil and key minerals such as gold, aluminum and possibly coal.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nonetheless, Russia’s repressive apparatus of state now appears to be shifting into high gear.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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