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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
Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025
And like her character Mindy, Park is never without a few key accessories –– earcuffs and, of course, a trusty lip balm.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
The rest of the jewelry is pretty much a collection from local businesses in Savannah and others bought from accessory design students!
—Mike Schalk, refinery29.com, 19 Mar. 2024
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Noun
Wiggins faces a homicide charge, and his girlfriend faces charges of burglary and being an accessory after the fact, online jail records show.
—Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025
And like her character Mindy, Park is never without a few key accessories –– earcuffs and, of course, a trusty lip balm.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Running works the muscles of the legs primarily but also uses accessory muscles of the core and arms.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
The rest of the jewelry is pretty much a collection from local businesses in Savannah and others bought from accessory design students!
—Mike Schalk, refinery29.com, 19 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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This is probably not the option your dad wants to choose.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Jan. 2025
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To try to repeal the law to reintroduce wolves into Colorado is not a smart option.—
TJ Hutchinson,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But Deputy Attorney General Meredith White said that those definitions were irrelevant, because they were only meant to apply in cases where there was more than one perpetrator present, and one was the actual killer and the other was an accomplice.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Feb. 2025
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Steven Nelson, who confessed to participating in the robbery but claimed his accomplices committed the murder, is scheduled to be executed for Dobson's death.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Green notes: The forthcoming Allura will be equipped with numerous features to optimize fuel consumption, maximize efficiency, and reduce emissions, including a waste heat recovery system that exploits the engine cooling system to heat auxiliary potable water and air heating systems.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
23 Jan. 2025
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Nixon-Clark’s trial began on Monday, Jan. 6 in an auxiliary court in Tarrant County that was established last year to reduce a backlog of cases created when trials were halted during the coronavirus pandemic.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While the power was restored less than 10 minutes, the former lighting system needed additional time to warm up.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Over the weekend, President Trump issued executive orders heaping significant additional tariffs on America's biggest trading partners, Canada, China, and Mexico.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Certain Amazon vacuums even come with unique attachments like pet nozzles specifically designed to remove dander and fur clinging to furniture and upholstery.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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As a result, users developed attachments to the app in as little as two weeks.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In some part of his peripheral vision, the Barca winger saw the tackle coming and quickly switched his ball to the right foot – sending Conechny for a hotdog.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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People see better in their peripheral vision at night, leaving the center of the vision as a black hole.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His son, Shaw, joined other fire victims in filing a lawsuit last month against Southern California Edison, accusing the utility of negligence, violation of health and safety codes and not maintaining its vegetation and equipment.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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The curtains to the execution chamber closed at 6:29 p.m. Corrections Commissioner John Hamm said the gas flowed for 18 minutes, and that monitoring equipment showed Frazier's heartbeat stopped 13 minutes after the process began.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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His 3-point shooting took a hit this season, but Dosunmu is still a highly versatile defender who the Bulls view as a supplementary trade asset.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Gavin Haase scored 11 points in a supplementary role, and Jai Wadhwani contributed eight.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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