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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
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Act now to not miss out on these Amazon outlet deals on timeless clothing items, comfortable shoes, durable luggage, and helpful travel accessories, all for $50 or less.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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At Collina Strada’s New York Fashion Week spring 2026 show, designer Hillary Taymour sent hairy beanies down the runway, while Schiaparelli and Simone Rocha have produced human hair accessories, neckties, and earrings.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rubber bands can be used to adjust the tack and equipment to best fit the riders.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
30 Oct. 2025
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Cardinal Health — The drug and medical equipment distributor surged more than 10% on the heels of better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That will give defensive coordinator Zach Orr more options with his pressure packages and perhaps create less dependence on blitzes to harass the quarterback.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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With a more silver-forward tone than the other evergreen-heavy garlands on this list, Pottery Barn’s faux juniper option is sure to provide a welcome contrast from the rest of your holiday decor.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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With Prior at the service line, the Pilots jumped out to a 9-0 lead behind two Prior aces, a kill and two stuff blocks from Delilah Wilson and Talia Butler’s two kills and a stuff block in set two.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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This was clown stuff in a city where, per a 2024 report, someone earning the average salary ($88,647) could afford only 5 percent of rentals on the market after factoring in upfront costs such as broker’s fees and security deposits.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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Integrated Specialty Small Appliances From a toaster oven with air-fry capability to espresso machines, Hudson included compact, high-function appliances in the kitchen layout.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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The kitchen has been completely reworked with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, a wine cellar, an ice maker, and a breakfast nook that feels more townhouse than co-op.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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As for accessories, the Emmy Award-winning actress favored glittering statement earrings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Surveillance footage from inside the Domino’s shows pandemonium — customers wearing Halloween accessories, people standing on tables and chairs and others recording on their phones as tensions escalated.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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First, physical hardware must be resilient enough to withstand extreme weather, temperatures, and impacts, with the goal of reducing the need for humans to enter sites for repairs.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The brain seemed like the perfect piece of hardware for storing such things.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting in Phoenix, home to the world’s largest collection of fire apparatus, is seeking the community’s help after recent flood damage.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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In some ways, IndyCar is more independent, where the individual holds more of an onus to deliver versus the entire apparatus.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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