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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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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
Devorah Lev-Tov, Vogue, 20 June 2025
Researchers reviewing camera trap footage from a remote island off Panama found that a group of adolescent capuchin monkeys were routinely kidnapping baby howler monkeys and carrying them around like accessories.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 18 June 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
These elements evoke a sense of timeless luxury while bringing warmth and texture to accessory collections.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The far end of the bar has four seats for customers with reservations who want to do a traditional tasting with ceramic accessories.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Vogue, 20 June 2025
Researchers reviewing camera trap footage from a remote island off Panama found that a group of adolescent capuchin monkeys were routinely kidnapping baby howler monkeys and carrying them around like accessories.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 18 June 2025
Adjective
Two more new additions to Campfire’s already accessory pack are a compact leather carrying case and High & Clear high-traction silicon ear tips.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
These elements evoke a sense of timeless luxury while bringing warmth and texture to accessory collections.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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Injuries have mounted, the options available to Chivu were limited.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Best Quantum Fiber plans Quantum Fiber offers various plans, with the cheapest option starting at $45 a month.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Eight of those escapees have since been captured while at least 16 accomplices have been arrested.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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On that fateful evening, as the chaplain approached Forde in the street and distracted him with conversation, his accomplices struck.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Kettering Cancer Center who's helping patients integrate auxiliary care such as acupuncture, herbal remedies and music therapy into their cancer treatment.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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One suggested improvement is the addition of auxiliary lanes between Boise and Nampa. U.S. 20/26: From Middleton to Star, the highway will be widened to two lanes in both directions, and a continuous center turn lane will be added.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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This led to fears the suspect may have had additional targets in mind.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
16 June 2025
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New responsibilities put pressure on FHP While not every trooper is carrying out immigration enforcement duties every day, the additional responsibilities can reduce their capacity for FHP’s core mission: traffic control.—
Kara Newhouse,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The device includes attachments such as a dust brush and a crevice tool, meaning it can be used for cleaning upholstery and stairs, along with getting into nooks and crannies.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Food processors are mainly used for dry ingredients, as they are best suited for chopping, shredding, grating and mixing ingredients, often featuring several blade attachment options.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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He’s been lucky so far, but even the peripheral stats still show a decent pitcher.—
Owen Poindexter,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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As a result, the team has fielded some calls about trading away a peripheral option.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
Noun
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About a year ago in May 2024, a historically powerful geomagnetic storm was responsible for some reports of power grid irregularities and interference with GPS signals – even farming equipment.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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During the search, troopers allegedly found additional narcotics, drug paraphernalia, drug equipment and a large-capacity magazine.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The report concludes with the company's financial statements and supplementary data, audited by MNP LLP, highlighting the company's financial position and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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The payout could actually climb even higher in 2029, league insiders say, and in the meantime, the WNBA expects to sell additional game inventory in supplementary broadcast agreements.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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