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or accouterment
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as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
this vacuum cleaner has all of the accoutrements for cleaning furniture as well as floors
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as in equipment
accoutrements or accouterments plural
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
has all the accoutrements that the home pastry chef could ever want
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Recent Examples of accoutrement
My father had the right accoutrements for every occasion.
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Sage Mehta, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Beyond the worthy cause of helping those affected by the condition and their loved ones, Cuoco detailed the accoutrements that make the party such a must-attend.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Sep. 2024
Both aspiring chefs and kitchen aficionados will appreciate a few chic culinary supplies or accoutrement to stock their kitchens.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
Crème de la Crème is popular for home goods and is stocked with an assortment of glassware, candles, linens, and garden accoutrements.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2024
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Sage Mehta, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Beyond the worthy cause of helping those affected by the condition and their loved ones, Cuoco detailed the accoutrements that make the party such a must-attend.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Sep. 2024
Both aspiring chefs and kitchen aficionados will appreciate a few chic culinary supplies or accoutrement to stock their kitchens.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
Crème de la Crème is popular for home goods and is stocked with an assortment of glassware, candles, linens, and garden accoutrements.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
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For many, the holidays are the most joyful time of the year, and there is no better way to celebrate than with jewelry and accessories inspired by the happiest place on earth.Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The New York store will retail across two levels and will feature over 5,000 Princess Polly styles, including apparel, footwear and accessories.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The threat of fire starts is so severe that two of the state’s power providers cut off power to thousands of Californians to prevent electrical equipment from sparking flames.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Harris could not even bring herself to say that a person with full male equipment, should not be competing against women in sports.Richard Stacy, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to explore potential strategic transactions, including acquisitions and strategic options involving its subsidiaries.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Frankly, this option should be baked into the cost, just like the webcam improvements.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Swamp Thing is a TV series for lovers of trash with cult followings, the stuff midnight marathons are made of.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Now people from all over the world send me their stuff.Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Well, lots of cashmere knits, of course, trench coats, cardigans, and other fall hero accessories, like over-the-knee boots and suede bags.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Make sure to layer yours beneath sweeping coats and luxe accessories, like snoods and scarves.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Attractive as the wrapper is, the hardware underneath is even more critical.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Dodgers quickly chased Cease, came back and disposed of the Padres by winning twice, defeated the Mets in the NLCS and then beat the Yankees in five to win the hardware.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Musk, whose growing political apparatus has already proved its mettle, will gain more than just an ally in the White House.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Kirk’s apparatus has gone from a conservative youth-outreach organization to an all-encompassing right-wing empire—one that has cultivated relationships with influential conservative faith groups, built a powerful media arm, and hosted rallies for Trump and other top Republicans.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Major Iranian oil facilities could possibly be in Israel's sights.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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And two years after Oregonians opted in 2020 in favor of legalizing psilocybin in supervised facilities, 25 of the state’s 36 counties voted against allowing psilocybin use.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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