variants
or accouterments
as in equipment
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 accoutrements
The Patterson house is filled with children’s drawings, family memorabilia, tchotchkes, posters, plants, and a wide variety of domestic accoutrements, in an eye-catching spectrum of colors.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
While parents happily brought their own children to Neverland Ranch for years, the property and its many kid-friendly accoutrements were viewed very differently after the molestation allegations surfaced.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
In that building also lie the suites, each named for Newport mansions and with such accoutrements as canopy beds and standing tubs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Regardless of trim and accoutrements, the 2026 Lincoln Navigator is a Tiny House on wheels.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
That way, all the accoutrements to come will start with a foundation that has your stamp of approval.
—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
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
While parents happily brought their own children to Neverland Ranch for years, the property and its many kid-friendly accoutrements were viewed very differently after the molestation allegations surfaced.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
In that building also lie the suites, each named for Newport mansions and with such accoutrements as canopy beds and standing tubs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Regardless of trim and accoutrements, the 2026 Lincoln Navigator is a Tiny House on wheels.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
That way, all the accoutrements to come will start with a foundation that has your stamp of approval.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrements
Noun
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Airbag thefts are on the rise across the city, affecting the North, South and West sides alike, reminiscent of the airbag theft wave that hit during the 1990s as airbags became standard equipment in vehicles.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The firm argued that eliminating cooling equipment reduces both upfront costs and operational complexity.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
Noun
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An offense that, as of Monday afternoon, was fourth in the majors in runs scored may have found another gear (or slowed) by that point.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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Yamal’s arrival gave Spain another gear.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Vine Grove, a city of just under 7,000 located near Fort Knox in Hardin County, had three stations and seven apparatus before the fire.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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According to court filings, after the 2013 death of former president Hugo Chávez, Maduro moved from acting as a facilitator to serving as the cartel’s leader, integrating its operations with the Venezuelan state apparatus.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Accoutrements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrements. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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