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or accouterment
1
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
Her gown featured hundreds of miniature accoutrements that were created to look similar to mirrors.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Most of the furniture in the revamped historical structures–there are three total–is reclaimed or restored vintage and stocked with luxe accoutrements such as a high end gym and juice bar.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
By default, its attentions drift toward the accoutrements of a semi-imaginary, quasi-boho/punk lifestyle, with everybody living in quirky cool pads and wearing quirky cool clothes.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
While there are some staple soup ingredients like broth or stock, the protein and accoutrements can vary widely.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Most of the furniture in the revamped historical structures–there are three total–is reclaimed or restored vintage and stocked with luxe accoutrements such as a high end gym and juice bar.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
By default, its attentions drift toward the accoutrements of a semi-imaginary, quasi-boho/punk lifestyle, with everybody living in quirky cool pads and wearing quirky cool clothes.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
While there are some staple soup ingredients like broth or stock, the protein and accoutrements can vary widely.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
Noun
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Spanning over two levels, the ground floor sets the tone with a gallery-like space, where ready-to-wear and accessories are presented against industrial-chic interiors punctuated by fluted plexiglass paneling.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Three cleaning modes and five accessories (tangle-free turbine tool, pet groom tool, tool holder, stair tool, and combination tool) make this upright vacuum a jack of all trades.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Strategic National Coverage via Four Warehouses For consumers integrating fitness into their everyday environments, waiting weeks for equipment to arrive can derail momentum.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some of the money goes to teacher bonuses, exam fees and the purchase of equipment.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tilt them up for a loveseat, or lay them down flat for more seating options for you and your guests.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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Secura French Press Secura French Press $36 Amazon Another budget-friendly option that still manages to look sleek, Secura’s French press performed similarly to the SterlingPro, but offers a matte black option in addition to a stainless steel finish.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And somebody who does not have that skill and talent makes terrible looking stuff for those tools.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
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Everybody's talkin' all this stuff about Britney Spears.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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About half of the boutique’s sales are from jeans, while the other half comprises other garments and accessories.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Jan. 2025
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Green plans to produce his own fabric designs in the future, and is also dabbling in accessories with cotton and wool pocket squares hand-rolled for him by a woman in Virginia.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This historic event showcased the current state of humanoid robot technology, particularly highlighting hardware robustness rather than artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Most industry analysts expected Nintendo to hold the price for the Switch 2 hardware steady, even as Trump's wide-ranging tariffs threatened to raise the cost the company incurred for systems built in China and Vietnam.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The national security apparatus recognizes the rising threat posed by cyber threats to satellites.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The mayor, who had not formed much of a formal reelection apparatus, has struggled to raise money in recent months and suffered a blow when he was denied access to millions of dollars in public matching funds for his campaign because of questions about gaps in his recordkeeping.—
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Shower facilities and fire pits are also available on-site.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Two other food-serving facilities in the Sacramento area were closed due to issues including a rodent infestation and a clogged floor drain.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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