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
That package adds the Z06’s striking and functional carbon-fiber accoutrements, including aero dive planes and a splitter up front, side rockers, underbody strakes, and an aggressive rear wing.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 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
And yet, mah-jongg in recent years continues to surge upward in the United States, transcending the territory of amusing pastime and moving firmly into a lifestyle, complete with cutesy accoutrements begging to be added to your cart.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
The top-line stereo system is packaged with a half-dozen options, including head-up display and various illuminated badges and other accoutrements.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Absent Despont’s glamorous accoutrements, though, the Borden corporate blueprint resurfaced like a milk mustache.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The shower itself may also come with accoutrements, like luxurious candles, shower steamers, or eucalyptus leaves for an aromatic experience.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
And within seconds of ordering it, a bowl of accoutrements — fresh herbs, lime and bean sprouts — shows up at your table.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 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
And yet, mah-jongg in recent years continues to surge upward in the United States, transcending the territory of amusing pastime and moving firmly into a lifestyle, complete with cutesy accoutrements begging to be added to your cart.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
The top-line stereo system is packaged with a half-dozen options, including head-up display and various illuminated badges and other accoutrements.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Absent Despont’s glamorous accoutrements, though, the Borden corporate blueprint resurfaced like a milk mustache.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The shower itself may also come with accoutrements, like luxurious candles, shower steamers, or eucalyptus leaves for an aromatic experience.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
And within seconds of ordering it, a bowl of accoutrements — fresh herbs, lime and bean sprouts — shows up at your table.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrements
Noun
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Knueppel sported an extra piece of equipment against the Knicks.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Among those purchases were appliances and equipment that authorities say ended up at her boyfriend’s restaurant, as well as a series of personal items that raised further questions.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Firefighters will continue to be fitted in the coming days and should be in their new gear within the next two months.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Glass and aluminum are banned, as is alcohol and recreational drugs (that includes cannabis), pets, camping gear, and weapons.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Operated by Heartland Fire and Rescue, the station is located in Fletcher Hills and was constructed in 1960 with a single apparatus bay and a shared dormitory.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mullin inherits a rapidly expanding immigration-enforcement apparatus at DHS, amped up by $170 billion in additional funding.—
Nick Miroff,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Accoutrements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrements. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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