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or accouterment
1
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
Similarly, the costumes were designed with accoutrements that distinguish each cardinal by their personality for greater dramatic effect.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, the accoutrements consist of a quad bike, a golf cart, the statutory shotgun, and not much more.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
From ashtrays, to rolling sets, to cute accoutrement, there are so many ways to style your sesh.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
And serve up classic clambake-style accoutrements, like grilled vegetables and corn on the cob.
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—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, the accoutrements consist of a quad bike, a golf cart, the statutory shotgun, and not much more.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
From ashtrays, to rolling sets, to cute accoutrement, there are so many ways to style your sesh.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
And serve up classic clambake-style accoutrements, like grilled vegetables and corn on the cob.
46.
—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
Noun
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In addition to swimsuits, the campaign also touts the Louis Vuitton × Murakami bags, travel accessories, jewelry and shoes.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Speaking of moments, she was photographed outside the Magnum Cannes party with a new accessory — what else? — a Magnum ice cream bar.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
Noun
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They are also designed to support special operation missions by accommodating up to 66 personnel and their equipment.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Caddies, like most other chiefs of staff, have multiple responsibilities, from keeping score to the more mundane, such as carrying the golfers’ equipment, keeping the clubs clean, and raking the sand to restore the contours of a bunker after their golfer chips out of a sand trap.—
Julia Dhar,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The Environmental Working Group’s Healthy Living app is another option.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The music supervisor turned me on to them, gave me a bunch of stuff.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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That leaves the only hassle being the loss of use of your car, and the need to keep it clean and empty (no keeping stuff in it, though even that can be handled.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Scroll down for more Lululemon tops, pants, coats, and accessories that will come in handy this winter.—
Rachel Simon,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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While the dress itself was an ideal centerpiece to her look, Moss opted to maximize her attire with a bevy of bold accessories.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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Andrew is a Senior Technology Reporter at Ars Technica, with a focus on consumer tech including computer hardware and in-depth reviews of operating systems like Windows and macOS.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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Much of the best robot hardware and highest-quality robot data, as well as many of the most talented engineers, come from China, Mohammadi said.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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That year, the American political apparatus stepped to the pulpit to denigrate the activists: Tom Cotton, Mike Johnson, Joe Biden, Eric Adams.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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Both of his lungs collapsed, and he was placed on a breathing apparatus.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
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Shower facilities and fire pits are also available on-site.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, Saudi Arabia will soon unveil one of the world’s most advanced virtual production facilities, featuring state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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