as in complement
something that is found along with something else
the sound of crickets was the perfect accompaniment to our summer evenings on the porch
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Recent Examples of accompaniment
With orchestral swells behind a simple piano accompaniment, Simmons performs one of his favorite songs.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
And so to be able to be that good accompaniment, that's something that really gives me a lot of hope.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
Gussie's provides a great accompaniment, serving a comforting array of dishes like breakfast sandwiches and burritos, smash burgers and a variety of salads.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
There was simply no precedent for an artist on or even near Bey’s level releasing any kind of secret musical project on an unsuspecting pop world – let alone one this good, let alone one with an incredibly sumptuous and enriching full-length visual accompaniment.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
And so to be able to be that good accompaniment, that's something that really gives me a lot of hope.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
Gussie's provides a great accompaniment, serving a comforting array of dishes like breakfast sandwiches and burritos, smash burgers and a variety of salads.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
There was simply no precedent for an artist on or even near Bey’s level releasing any kind of secret musical project on an unsuspecting pop world – let alone one this good, let alone one with an incredibly sumptuous and enriching full-length visual accompaniment.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompaniment
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Derrick Henry has been the perfect backfield complement for Jackson.The Athletic, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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This large wreath complements the scale of the window behind it and the kitchen's high ceiling.Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Maltese breed, known for its friendly and affectionate nature, is a small and playful companion.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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His teammates, all boards and staff mourn Lucas' survivors and our thoughts are with his family, friends and companions.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Early capitalism and its disciplinary concomitant, the then-nascent field of political economy, understood workers not as people, with a craving for vastness, but as animals, who aspire to nothing more ornate than subsistence.Becca Rothfeld, Harper's Magazine, 2 Mar. 2024
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Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the concomitant rise in oil prices led to a 180-degree turn in Biden’s approach toward Riyadh.F. Gregory Gause III, Foreign Affairs, 2 Aug. 2024
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The female attendant on duty was kind enough to assist me by dragging the hose across my vehicle to fuel up.Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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Consider paying inside with the attendant, not outside at the pump.Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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There are also increasing concerns about the conditions and safety in our subways, due to commuters’ negative experiences and horrific high-profile incidents.Selvena Brooks-Powers, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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That came after a October 2023 accident in which external probes found the company misled or deceived regulators about the incident.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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Dynamic Pricing As a corollary to real-time rental comps, property managers can leverage dynamic rental pricing.Matias Recchia, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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In 1984, filmmaker Sydney Pollack returned to Los Angeles from an inspiring trip to the Cinémathèque Française in Paris determined to create an American corollary, a place where film lovers could watch movies, talk about them, and meet the artists who made them.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is a lovely horn obbligato to Sifare’s Act 3 aria which would be challenging to play on a modern instrument.Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2023
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As an obbligato of protest continued behind Wilson, Dylan, accepting Wilson’s advice, sang the insert.Mick Stevens, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2021
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The consequences could include EPA analyses that understate the risks of toxic chemicals when research is still emerging, such as with PFAS.Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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After conviction in adult court, minors typically have to deal with harsh prison conditions and the consequences of having a felony record for the rest of their lives.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Accompaniment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompaniment. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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