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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
Megan Sauer, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
At checkout, customers are presented with relevant accessories and complementary items that align with their specific cycling interests.
—Antony Robinson, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Sep. 2024
Ultimately, the accessory trend didn’t maintain its hold on later generations in England or other places.
—Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Noun
In 2024, Penny Linn Designs brought in $4.43 million in sales of canvases, threads and accessories, or roughly $369,000 per month on average, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
At checkout, customers are presented with relevant accessories and complementary items that align with their specific cycling interests.
—Antony Robinson, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Carmel plans to take another look at how accessory dwelling units, otherwise known as granny flats, could fit into the city — about four years after an ordinance that would loosen rules around their construction was voted down by the city council.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Sep. 2024
Ultimately, the accessory trend didn’t maintain its hold on later generations in England or other places.
—Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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Finally, staff provided three options to the City Council for the location of the firing range for officers.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Epic Universe will offer over 50 attractions, entertainment and dining options, and shopping experiences to choose from.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Kate, a volunteer with the Red Cross, proposed helping a British officer being held by the Germans in a requisitioned hospital; Etta reluctantly agreed to be her accomplice.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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That afternoon, Campbell’s accomplice on the outside drove to the Sunset Park jail and succeeded in hooking a rope to a line hanging from a window.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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An auxiliary propulsion unit (APU)—essentially a miniature second engine—on the upper stage shut down in the latter portion of the inaugural Ariane 6 flight, after the rocket reached orbit and released some of its payloads.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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From automating repetitive tactics to enhancing predictive analytics, AI is not just an auxiliary tool.—
Vamsi Gosu,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, research shows that beyond escaping poverty, additional wealth has little impact on long-term emotional well-being.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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If your symptoms don't improve with lifestyle changes or OTC options, reach out to a healthcare provider for additional care.—
Sarah Bence,
Health,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Breville Sous is available in three sizes: 9, 12, and 16 cups— and all fit an extensive array of attachments.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
21 Mar. 2025
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In Buddhism, happiness equates freedom from suffering, or Nirvana, which is achieved by understanding and ending the cycle of attachment and craving, which are seen as the root causes of suffering.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These are used in the Meta Quest 3, and provide far better sharpness in the wearer’s peripheral vision than is possible with the fresnel lenses of headsets like the Quest 2 and PSVR 2.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Reynolds' lawyers now say his involvement in the scandal was merely peripheral.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Choose from mat Pilates, Pilates with special equipment (like a reformer), or other class styles to suit you.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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But no irregularities have been found in the equipment used by the Women's Ski Jumping team or by the Men's and Women's Nordic Combined teams.—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This patch is a supplementary fix for an earlier attack mitigated in iOS 17.2.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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It’s been around for more than a year, but a supplementary fix to the original one was needed.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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