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also accessary
1
as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
bought a new car with lots of high-tech accessories
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2
as in accomplice
one associated with another in wrongdoing
two accessories, the driver of the getaway car and the dishonest bank teller, were charged in the robbery case
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as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
most phone services offer accessory features such as call-waiting
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Recent Examples of accessory
Megan Sauer, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
At checkout, customers are presented with relevant accessories and complementary items that align with their specific cycling interests.
—Antony Robinson, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Sep. 2024
Ultimately, the accessory trend didn’t maintain its hold on later generations in England or other places.
—Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Noun
In 2024, Penny Linn Designs brought in $4.43 million in sales of canvases, threads and accessories, or roughly $369,000 per month on average, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
At checkout, customers are presented with relevant accessories and complementary items that align with their specific cycling interests.
—Antony Robinson, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Carmel plans to take another look at how accessory dwelling units, otherwise known as granny flats, could fit into the city — about four years after an ordinance that would loosen rules around their construction was voted down by the city council.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Sep. 2024
Ultimately, the accessory trend didn’t maintain its hold on later generations in England or other places.
—Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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Finally, staff provided three options to the City Council for the location of the firing range for officers.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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There’s also an option to define bedtime, during which the device isn’t available.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Kate, a volunteer with the Red Cross, proposed helping a British officer being held by the Germans in a requisitioned hospital; Etta reluctantly agreed to be her accomplice.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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That afternoon, Campbell’s accomplice on the outside drove to the Sunset Park jail and succeeded in hooking a rope to a line hanging from a window.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From automating repetitive tactics to enhancing predictive analytics, AI is not just an auxiliary tool.—
Vamsi Gosu,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The plan includes the construction of a 10,000-square-foot auxiliary hanger plus two additional maintenance hangers.—
Laura Kinsler,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By Wednesday afternoon — the start of the new league year — there’s a good chance Alexander might have been traded or released, which will give the Packers an additional $6.8 million of salary cap space.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Following the success of his debut album, Fireworks & Rollerblades, Boone expanded his world tour — which launched in the spring — with additional U.S. dates.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Specifically, PayPal customers should: Not call any phone numbers, open attachments, or click on any links within suspicious invoice or money request messages.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Lenovo is also toying with that idea through its Solar Power Kit attachment proof of concept.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Entrepreneurs who participate commit to mentoring young people from peripheral communities who want to start tech businesses, creating a virtuous cycle of knowledge sharing and opportunity creation.—
Angelica Mari,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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While insurance typically will not cover these elective procedures, if your peripheral eyesight is substantially impaired because of overhanging eyelids, some insurers may cover an upper bleph; an advance comprehensive vision test is required.—
Elycia Rubin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Associated Press reported that the new tariffs would be on steel and aluminum products, as well as U.S. goods including computers, sports equipment and water heaters worth CA$14.2 billion ($9.9 billion).—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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But no irregularities have been found in the equipment used by the Women's Ski Jumping team or by the Men's and Women's Nordic Combined teams.—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This patch is a supplementary fix for an earlier attack mitigated in iOS 17.2.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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It’s been around for more than a year, but a supplementary fix to the original one was needed.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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