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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
There’s less Lou Reed swagger and more Paul Simon melancholy, a survey of modern American accoutrements and spiritual confusion delivered with a shrug.
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Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 21 Jan. 2026
Notable accoutrements include a heated outdoor pool with direct beach access and a sprawling, five-level spa with a counter-current pool and Guerlain treatments.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
Your hat collection will become an accoutrement to something that belongs in a gallery.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
These accoutrements really make the dish sing by adding flavor and balance to each bite, with the cheese enhancing the savory nuttiness of the brown butter and the lemon’s brightness keeping it from feeling too heavy.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 21 Jan. 2026
Notable accoutrements include a heated outdoor pool with direct beach access and a sprawling, five-level spa with a counter-current pool and Guerlain treatments.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
Your hat collection will become an accoutrement to something that belongs in a gallery.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
These accoutrements really make the dish sing by adding flavor and balance to each bite, with the cheese enhancing the savory nuttiness of the brown butter and the lemon’s brightness keeping it from feeling too heavy.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
Noun
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Think stylish airport outfits, sleek carry-ons, smart tech, and practical travel accessories all seriously marked down for the holiday weekend.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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There’s no denying that Gen Z loves quirky accessories—from bag charms to sculptural styles—and this Le Pliage shoulder bag is full of personality.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Fresh concrete is visible at both the western and eastern entrances, increasing protection that could help shield the facility from potential airstrikes, alongside trucks and other construction equipment at the site.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuits claim the company was negligent in failing to safely maintain its equipment and for not shutting down the Eaton Canyon transmission lines that night.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Specialty shops, coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants could share 200 acres of trails, pocket parks, wooded landscapes and a lazy creek with a combination of residential options.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The summer season will surely attract more families with young kids, but unlike other New England coastal destinations, the main draw in Mystic is not the beach—though there are a few solid options for sun and sand nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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That lineup did a great job of preparing, did a great job of laying off stuff in the dirt.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Part of what makes Nightborn both stomach-churning and thought-provoking is how all the crazy stuff happening is just a slightly — okay, substantially — exaggerated version of the reality so many first-time parents face.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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It can also be used for spare cookware, glasses, dishes, cleaners, appliances, or more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Companies whose businesses are heavily exposed to tariffs, such as retailers and appliance makers, immediately became some of the best performing stocks of the day.—
Hannah Parker,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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Her clutch complemented the dress, while her other accessories favored shades of gold.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Another perk of dropping a little extra dough is the various extra accessories that can be packaged with your heated electric sinus mask.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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This luge couple will bring back some hardware.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Regarding its core tech offering, Smith believes Nothing’s hardware design should go beyond utility and become expressive.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Most communities across the state say the cost of new fire apparatus has surged beyond what their budgets can support.—
WGME-TV Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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Two different visions While Wooster focused on the administration’s diplomatic approach, Holmes argued for significantly greater investment in Haiti’s security apparatus, with Haitians in the lead.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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