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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
Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Dog sofas are also one of the more expensive accessories out there for canines, though owners can rest assured knowing that their dogs will make good use of them.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Shop more accessory deals: Don't sleep on Madewell's men section.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The bag has three main compartments and nine inner slots and pockets to keep toiletries, accessories, a laptop, and clothing separated and organized.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Dog sofas are also one of the more expensive accessories out there for canines, though owners can rest assured knowing that their dogs will make good use of them.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The village board will assign the sub-committee to make recommendations to allow accessory dwelling units.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Shop more accessory deals: Don't sleep on Madewell's men section.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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In practice, however, Americans who don’t have retirement savings options at work aren’t likely to take the initiative on their own.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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All season, Wolves wing Donte DiVincenzo has preached the power of having both options at the team’s disposal.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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Some other sources, however, afford her considerably more credit: not merely an accomplice to the best acid ever made, but, potentially, its prime creator.—
John Semley,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2025
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His accomplice, Terry Nichols, was found guilty in 1997 of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction and involuntary manslaughter, per The New York Times.—
Jeff Truesdell,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pope Francis has named an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore the next bishop, or top official, of the Diocese of Providence, a 153-year-old ecclesiastical territory of the Roman Catholic Church.—
Jonathan M. Pitts,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nautic Expo View 6 Images View gallery - 6 images For 50 years, Danish company Gori Propeller has been one of the foremost names in folding marine propellers used on sailboat auxiliary motor drives.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The head of Marysville’s police force was on leave as of late last week and the city of Marysville has not provided additional information related to the nature of his time away from duty.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In the third superseding indictment, prosecutors claimed Combs' alleged behavior in the additional criminal claims took place from 2021 to 2024.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Danielle uses a handheld grater, but the grater attachment on a food processor makes quick work of grating a lot of carrots.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2025
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So there's this emotional attachment to those stories, which is still with me today.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Side vision, also known as peripheral vision, measures how well your eyes can see objects that are not in your central vision.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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This damage can result in coronary heart disease, hypertension, heart attack, stroke, aneurysms and peripheral artery disease.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Strategic National Coverage via Four Warehouses For consumers integrating fitness into their everyday environments, waiting weeks for equipment to arrive can derail momentum.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some of the money goes to teacher bonuses, exam fees and the purchase of equipment.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But many fintechs still view partnerships as supplementary, an optional extra rather than a strategic pillar.—
Henry McIntosh,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mega Millions Player Wins $349M Lottery Prize as Game Announces Big Changes Oz Lotto involves seven winning numbers and three supplementary numbers picked from one lottery draw barrel of 47 numbers.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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