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also accessary
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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
Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Best Amazon Fashion Deals The members-only fashion department has end-of-the-season savings on warm-weather accessories, like comfy sandals and flats, but is also full of comfy and stylish clothes for the comfy season ahead.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Ditto the Chalcifica project in Pacific Beach, which reportedly includes up to 136 accessory dwelling units of 450 square feet each that will be marketed at $3,000 a month each.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
From the designer to her bridal accessories, here’s everything to know about Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Best Amazon Fashion Deals The members-only fashion department has end-of-the-season savings on warm-weather accessories, like comfy sandals and flats, but is also full of comfy and stylish clothes for the comfy season ahead.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
While fans remain unsure what the accessory company will be releasing, many are excited to see Sawa embrace his ‘90s look.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Ditto the Chalcifica project in Pacific Beach, which reportedly includes up to 136 accessory dwelling units of 450 square feet each that will be marketed at $3,000 a month each.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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The service will display the activities of not just stock traders, but also of those trading crypto, options and other assets.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will be made available in Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange, and Silver color options.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors revealed that after gunning down Heym, Stacey and his accomplice, Roderick Derrick Crawford, 21, boarded the train and made their exit at the transit center.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Erica Ruth Hampton, who was working as a bartender at Born’s, is charged with aiding an offender by being an accomplice after the fact.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Guys like Dyami Brown and Parker Washington are very solid auxiliary receivers.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The first stoppage occurred two minutes into the game, resulting in a 25-minute stoppage as the arena crew wheeled out auxiliary clocks onto the baseline and turned off the main clocks above the baskets.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Reed may face additional charges for the assault on the Malibu Jack’s employee, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The set includes the base and blade attachment plus three cups, lip rings, resealable lids, a to-go lid, and recipe card.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Research in attachment theory tells us that people with anxious attachment tendencies often monitor signs of availability and care in their partners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That's because your peripheral vision is much more atuned to brightness than your direct vision.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Despite iffy peripheral stats, the bullpen has been better since the trade deadline.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The capital costs of capture equipment, plus the energy demands for capture and conversion processes, create a tough business case without subsidies or premium product markets.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, newer synthetic drugs such as spice or bath salts may not be detected at all without specialized equipment.—
Andrew Yockey,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Third, the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Third, something the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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