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
Obviously, the legacy has since grown from royal tableware to hypercar accoutrements.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
That means, filling in any holes your kiddos dug, picking up trash and disposing of it, and being sure all your toys and accoutrements are loaded back in the car and heading home with you.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Regardless of trim and accoutrements, the 2026 Lincoln Navigator is a Tiny House on wheels.
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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.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
For reptiles and their accoutrements, go to Nature’s Reef and Reptile in Jamaica.
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The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
That means, filling in any holes your kiddos dug, picking up trash and disposing of it, and being sure all your toys and accoutrements are loaded back in the car and heading home with you.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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.
—
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
For reptiles and their accoutrements, go to Nature’s Reef and Reptile in Jamaica.
—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrements
Noun
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The next day, a team from Chile, utilizing radar and sonar sound-detection equipment, confirmed the presence of Gil, still alive, in the sub-basement.
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Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
Noun
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But the mudroom also needs closed storage such as cabinets, drawers, or baskets to help with seasonal gear, sports equipment, and everyday clutter.
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The Gem State is one of the top 10 states for celebrating the Fourth of July outdoors, according to outdoor gear company Kühl.
Noun
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Hearn also donated to Democratic fundraising apparatus ActBlue 10 times while also contributing to Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns five times, an administration official told Fox News Digital.
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Much of this anti-Constitutional apparatus was scrapped after the war.
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“Accoutrements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrements. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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