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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
While there are some staple soup ingredients like broth or stock, the protein and accoutrements can vary widely.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
While opening dates and hours vary, some are open year-round and several spring to life in April, offering fresh produce, handmade items and gourmet accoutrements such as jams and jellies.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
That’s partly because of Clarke’s accoutrement philosophy.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
With 11 cuts—from Prime and Dry-Aged to Wagyu—and 15 accoutrements and sauces to accompany them, you are bound to have a beefier flavor experience than at the steakhouse down the street.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
While opening dates and hours vary, some are open year-round and several spring to life in April, offering fresh produce, handmade items and gourmet accoutrements such as jams and jellies.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
That’s partly because of Clarke’s accoutrement philosophy.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
With 11 cuts—from Prime and Dry-Aged to Wagyu—and 15 accoutrements and sauces to accompany them, you are bound to have a beefier flavor experience than at the steakhouse down the street.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
Noun
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In this bright and eclectic kitchen, the cabinet paint color is continued on the walls, providing a cohesive backdrop for colorful art and accessories.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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Seven years through Anderson’s tenure, Loewe, like every other fashion brand, was faced with the challenge of selling clothing and accessories during the pandemic, with stay-at-home mandates denting consumer spending.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 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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Choose from mat Pilates, Pilates with special equipment (like a reformer), or other class styles to suit you.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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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Jamie is a normal kid getting harassed on social media and so his head spirals into stuff.—
Nell Frizzell,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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There’s no kind and cuddly way to prepare for this stuff.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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All mammals have the physiological ability to measure both oxygen and CO2 in their bodies, and essentially use the same hardware to do it, McKnight said.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2025
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The nodules are rich in metals such as nickel, cobalt and manganese – key ingredients for batteries, smartphones, wind turbines and military hardware.—
Alexus Cazares-Nuesser,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The apparatus is almost calibrated for caution: Each party is guaranteed at least two commissioners at all times.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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Trump's team has made an opening move to shrink the federal education apparatus dramatically.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2025.
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