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as in options
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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as in accomplices
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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Recent Examples of accessories
The actress and former Disney Channel star merges edgy contemporary designs while still pushing boundaries with accessories and various elements beyond her sartorial statements.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
The company designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, accessories, and related services.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
What about maybe your accessories tonight?
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
In its peak years, the Jaclyn Smith collection encompassed women’s apparel, accessories, intimate apparel, footwear, seasonal gifts, bedding, tabletop, decor and furniture, and generated $250 million to $300 million in annual sales.
—David Moin, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
The shirts are complemented by formal and casual suits, knitwear, footwear and accessories.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Her accessories included sheer white gloves, a hood and a funky wide-brim hat.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Make sure to layer yours beneath sweeping coats and luxe accessories, like snoods and scarves.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Well, lots of cashmere knits, of course, trench coats, cardigans, and other fall hero accessories, like over-the-knee boots and suede bags.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
The company designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, accessories, and related services.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
What about maybe your accessories tonight?
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
In its peak years, the Jaclyn Smith collection encompassed women’s apparel, accessories, intimate apparel, footwear, seasonal gifts, bedding, tabletop, decor and furniture, and generated $250 million to $300 million in annual sales.
—David Moin, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
The shirts are complemented by formal and casual suits, knitwear, footwear and accessories.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Her accessories included sheer white gloves, a hood and a funky wide-brim hat.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Make sure to layer yours beneath sweeping coats and luxe accessories, like snoods and scarves.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Well, lots of cashmere knits, of course, trench coats, cardigans, and other fall hero accessories, like over-the-knee boots and suede bags.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessories
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In addition to the time, date and place of an event, guests appreciate knowing the dress code, where to park, menu options and where to stay.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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At the Sunset Trailhead, snap a photo of the trail map to use for your return route options.Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Under the Texas Law of Parties, which does not differentiate between accomplices to a crime and those who actually commit the crime, Morrison was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of Annie.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Combs threatened her with a knife and, along with several unknown accomplices, raped her, Parham says.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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This brings a security sandbox to the Gmail party for secure scanning of malicious software hiding in attachments, and enhanced safe browsing for further protection by scanning incoming messages for malicious content before it’s delivered.Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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This emotional rush lays the foundation for deeper attachments and the powerful emotions that follow.Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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That $891 billion law provides thousands of dollars for any household to switch to electric appliances like a heat pump, install solar panels, and buy an electric car.Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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By contrast, solar panels, wind turbines, and appliances like induction stoves only get better — more efficient and cheaper — with time.Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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One Beat 2-pack European Travel Plug Adapter Set Old-school adapters are bulky and can really only charge up to one or two devices at a time.Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
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It can be used to connect Thunderbolt displays and peripherals, get native video performance for USB-C monitors and fastest speeds from USB-C devices, graphics adapters and dongles.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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The festival grounds had some of the usual accoutrements, including stacks of loudspeakers and an area where DJs would otherwise use digital turntables and a sound mixer to play trance music.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
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My father had the right accoutrements for every occasion.Sage Mehta, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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However, the 99 million-year-old ancestor had some distinguishable characteristics from its contemporaries, such as its hair-like appendages on its antennas.Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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These appendages can accelerate up to 23 meters per second (or 50 miles per hour), with the force generated equivalent to that of a bullet fired from a gun.Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Themes at these Phoenix and Scottsdale bars vary from whimsical to spooky to downright haunted, with decorations like legs coming through the ceiling, a headless man roaming the shadows and playful vintage decor that's more nostalgic than nail-biting.Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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September of this year had a Friday the 13th (September 13, 2024), so many of the businesses opted to launch their scary events and eerie decorations on that illustrious day.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Accessories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessories. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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