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or accouterment
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as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
this vacuum cleaner has all of the accoutrements for cleaning furniture as well as floors
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as in equipment
accoutrements or accouterments plural
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 accoutrement
The wrapping-pro says drawers can also allow for neat storage for the rest of your wrapping accoutrements like ribbons, bows, and gift tags.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
In the cozy era, our screens and the related accoutrements of digital life fulfill all of our emotional and sensory needs.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
The era embraced brightly colored tile, sunken bathtubs, carpeted floors, and other accoutrements that were then the cutting edge of bathroom decorating.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
But this package, which includes an amp, picks, and various rock-star accoutrement for less than $350, calls to my wallet like a siren from the Cyber Monday seas.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
In the cozy era, our screens and the related accoutrements of digital life fulfill all of our emotional and sensory needs.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
The era embraced brightly colored tile, sunken bathtubs, carpeted floors, and other accoutrements that were then the cutting edge of bathroom decorating.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
But this package, which includes an amp, picks, and various rock-star accoutrement for less than $350, calls to my wallet like a siren from the Cyber Monday seas.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
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Her favorite accessories—from bags to fur hats and even pieces from Rocky’s wardrobe—are easily reached for across a busy time for the couple in New York.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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But the Amazon deals don’t stop here; keep reading for the best savings on luggage, travel accessories, home goods, comfy shoes, and tech that the site has to offer.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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Until now, the Biden administration had imposed sweeping restrictions on China's access to advanced chips and the equipment to produce them, updating the controls annually to tighten restrictions and capture countries at risk of diverting the technology to China.Karen Freifeld, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Southern California Edison has acknowledged agencies are investigating whether its equipment may have started a smaller blaze.Christopher Weber, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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In theory, Spotify had any number of options: raising subscription rates, cutting costs by downsizing operations, or finding ways to attract new subscribers.Liz Pelly, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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A number of options exist for investors seeking to expand their portfolio beyond traditional assets.Aaron Cirksena, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Make sure to get a good sear on the beef tips in the skillet, and don't skimp on the sour cream. get the recipe 03 of 21 Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings Classic chicken 'n dumplings epitomizes quintessential Southern cuisine, combining all the good stuff in one singular bowl.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Her own childhood could have been the stuff of an Audiard movie.Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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Designed with portability and sustainability in mind, these accessories support a range of activities, from sketching ideas to shooting content.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Along with these crimson accessories, the actor prepared for her next performance with a venti-sized coffee and cell phone in hand, and also protected herself from the cold with a short charcoal gray coat and unexpected barrel jeans in a mustard tone.María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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Alongside what appear to be modest improvements in camera hardware, the Snapdragon 8 Elite will do most of the heavy lifting to bring significant improvements in AI, features, camera quality and overall performance to the Galaxy S25 range.Paul Monckton, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Complete the look with matte black hardware, dark countertops, and a natural wood vanity.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Skinner, a 56-year-old fire apparatus engineer from Fallbrook, fell ill shortly before 5 a.m.Mona Darwish, Orange County Register, 5 Jan. 2025
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Alabama, which many members of the SEC media apparatus argued should have gotten in, lost this week to Michigan.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Operating from advanced facilities in Indianapolis and Stuttgart, Ganassi's partnerships include prestigious collaborations with Honda and General Motors among others.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The most vulnerable targets are small businesses, organizations, and particularly healthcare facilities that cannot afford to make large expenditures in defensive developing cybersecurity technology like artificial intelligence.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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