How to Use accompaniment in a Sentence

accompaniment

noun
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  • A nice tie was a fine accompaniment to his new suit.
  • This wine is a good accompaniment for spicy foods.
  • This dish can be served as an accompaniment to most meat main dishes.
  • She studied Italian as an accompaniment to her classes in art history.
  • She sings without musical accompaniment.
  • Shim also shows how to do a quick brine that will give you pickles that are the perfect acidic accompaniment to the rich, fatty beef.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2021
  • Sound came out of her throat of its own accord, providing shrill accompaniment to Art’s assault.
    — William Earl, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Sweet potato fries make the perfect accompaniment to spicy fish sandwiches.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Mar. 2021
  • Brambly fruit and a slight hint of licorice make this dense, velvety beauty an ideal accompaniment for roast dinners or stews with Asian spices.
    — Amanda Schuster, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021
  • The boom also brought the usual social accompaniments —gambling houses, brothels and frequent killings in the oilfields.
    — Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Each of the dishes also comes with a first-time accompaniment of wine suggestions from a sommelier and cocktail pairings from famed distillers.
    — Ali Wunderman, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021
  • Others have found ways to incorporate VR less as a portal into the music than as an accompaniment.
    — Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2021
  • The focal point of the main pool is a five-story high screen displaying constant video accompaniment to the multi-genre music which plays from 10am until dark.
    — Eric Fuller, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • This means that as well as knocking out a catchy tune on the keys, the system can be set to bring in backing instruments with a wave of the hand or supply atmospheric synthesized accompaniment.
    — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Of course, a side of white rice would be a great accompaniment to any of the dishes.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2022
  • It’s the go-to accompaniment to jeans, swimwear, a trench or even a ballroom skirt.
    — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Now, the second movie’s a small-g good accompaniment to the first.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2024
  • The visual accompaniment shows clips of the group performing live in front of a crowd.
    — Griselda Flores, Billboard, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Job Fair is the perfect accompaniment to a work day or job search alike.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 June 2021
  • This wine bottle chiller is a great accompaniment to a day out with their friends.
    — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Fries are a good accompaniment, as is a cup of Italian ice served with a plastic straw that has a spoon on one end.
    — Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2022
  • The raylike accompaniment emanated from a long-necked harp called the kora, plucked by a brawny monk in the choir’s front row.
    — Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022
  • The only accompaniments are white slaw and a square of cornbread.
    — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 13 June 2023
  • Lunch was turkey-leg taco made from my first bird, and for that, tequila, lime, and Topo Chico on ice seemed like the right accompaniment.
    — Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 9 May 2024
  • This little toy is fun to use all on its own or as an accompaniment to any harness or strap.
    — Gear Team, Wired, 30 Nov. 2021
  • The solo tour marks the first time in Mayer’s 20-year career that he’s hit the road without accompaniment.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2023
  • It can be applied swiftly at the backwash and is the perfect accompaniment to a blow dry.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Keep in Mind These cloths can be used dry and by themselves or with the accompaniment of liquid cleaners.
    — Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Pretzels have long been thought of as the perfect accompaniment to beer.
    — The Conversation, oregonlive, 26 Apr. 2022
  • One man opens his mouth and a swarm of tiny people stream out singing accompaniment to Scytale.
    — Max Evry, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2024

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