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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
That’s partly because of Clarke’s accoutrement philosophy.
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Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
With 11 cuts—from Prime and Dry-Aged to Wagyu—and 15 accoutrements and sauces to accompany them, you are bound to have a beefier flavor experience than at the steakhouse down the street.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Fill the spaces with accoutrements of your choice (see below).
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The wrapping-pro says drawers can also allow for neat storage for the rest of your wrapping accoutrements like ribbons, bows, and gift tags.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
With 11 cuts—from Prime and Dry-Aged to Wagyu—and 15 accoutrements and sauces to accompany them, you are bound to have a beefier flavor experience than at the steakhouse down the street.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Fill the spaces with accoutrements of your choice (see below).
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The wrapping-pro says drawers can also allow for neat storage for the rest of your wrapping accoutrements like ribbons, bows, and gift tags.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
Noun
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As for her accessories, the Duchess of Sussex wore her Cartier yellow gold Tank Française watch, which previously belonged to the late Princess Diana, as well as a yellow gold bangle.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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At checkout, customers are presented with relevant accessories and complementary items that align with their specific cycling interests.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hyundai Rotem specializes in producing railway equipment and defense products.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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Rehabilitating the town’s fire station and apparatus bays, which would include structural updates, enhancing equipment and securing storage for fire rescue vehicles.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For this reason, chicken may be a better animal protein option for managing cholesterol.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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To access the big matches, such as the Milan Derby, the Essential monthly subscription package costs $5.99 per month, with the ad-free option (ShowTime) at $11.99.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After Painter, Chace owns the most dazzling stuff in the Phillies’ farm system.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The weirdest stuff in the movie belongs to Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard’s roles as Christmas angels who narrate the story and get into some hi-jinks on the side.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Any toy with small pieces, like dolls' accessories or Legos, can present a choking and aspiration hazard, especially for toddlers.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Snap Flow Note and its accessories transform note-taking into an artistic ritual, seamlessly blending functionality with self-expression.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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There is hardware, and then there is all the people who will exploit it.—
Billy Perrigo,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
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An Honor spokesperson told CNBC the money would go toward putting AI into hardware as well as next generation AI agents, which are often described as more advanced virtual assistants.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The new order sets up the regulatory streamlining apparatus and agenda at federal agencies.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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This year, the gathering is expected to again highlight how united the political apparatus is around his vision for the future, despite the country’s economic hurdles.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In addition to airborne threats, communities neighboring plastics and petrochemical facilities are also subject to a disproportionate amount of water pollution, according to a recent report from a nonprofit environmental watchdog group.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The most vulnerable targets are small businesses, organizations, and particularly healthcare facilities that cannot afford to make large expenditures in defensive developing cybersecurity technology like artificial intelligence.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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