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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of appurtenances

  • as in equipment
  • as in equipment
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appurtenances

plural noun

as in equipment

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  • equipment
  • furnishings
  • trappings
  • paraphernalia
  • incidental
  • adornment
  • habiliment(s)
  • nonessential
  • luxury
  • enhancement
  • filler
  • ornament
  • decoration
  • trimming
  • garnish
  • bells and whistles
  • embroidery
  • extra
  • subsidiary
  • nonnecessity
  • embellishment
  • trim
  • auxiliary
  • amenity
  • frill
  • accompaniment
  • appendage
  • doodad
  • additive
  • complement
  • accessory
  • adapter
  • appliance
  • add-on
  • attachment
  • supplement
  • adjunct
  • accoutrement
  • option

Dissimilar Words

  • essential
  • requirement
  • necessity
  • requisite

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“Appurtenances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appurtenances. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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