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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
There would be no more fine silks, Irish linens or Indian cottons; no fashionable accoutrements, such as decorative ribbons and lace, parasols or fans.
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Barbara Clark Smith, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2024
Neither director Alex Proyas nor screenwriters David J. Schow and John Shirley skimp on the visual or narrative accoutrements needed to make this film feel alternately melancholy and wrathful.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2024
The scientific accoutrements on hand will include incubators, freezers, bio-fabrication banks, and centrifuges.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2024
The caviar supplement, served in a silver scallop, does not come with accoutrement.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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Barbara Clark Smith, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2024
Neither director Alex Proyas nor screenwriters David J. Schow and John Shirley skimp on the visual or narrative accoutrements needed to make this film feel alternately melancholy and wrathful.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2024
The scientific accoutrements on hand will include incubators, freezers, bio-fabrication banks, and centrifuges.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2024
The caviar supplement, served in a silver scallop, does not come with accoutrement.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
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Party on Top, Sleek on the Bottom Let this stunning Ulla Johnson tank be the star of the show by pairing it will a full midi skirt and festive, but not fussy, accessories.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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The greatness of her accessory boils down to its size, which wasn’t as Mary Poppins-esque as a tote bag or as squished as a tiny wallet purse.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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To see whether leasing or buying equipment makes the most sense for your needs, consider factors such as equipment lifespan, cost efficiency and frequency of technological updates. Steps To Acquire Equipment Financing Securing equipment financing involves a few steps: 1.Chris Scharman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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And once there, crews needed special equipment to reach her.Abigail Adams, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Paying almost $1000 for a phone that will be replaced by a new model might not be the best option.Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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This significant performance gap between the two drivers has prompted Red Bull to consider alternative options for their driver lineup.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The whole sequence where the Doctor pilots the TARDIS down the motorway while trying to save Donna is edge-of-your-seat stuff.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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While it's not expected to snow on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the white stuff from Monday could hang around to give the holiday a festive look.Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Along with these crimson accessories, the actor prepared for her next performance with a venti-sized coffee and cell phone in hand, and also protected herself from the cold with a short charcoal gray coat and unexpected barrel jeans in a mustard tone.María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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Designed with portability and sustainability in mind, these accessories support a range of activities, from sketching ideas to shooting content.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Begin with simulators to test initial concepts before investing in real quantum hardware.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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One notable recent hire was Zheng Gao, previously the leader of Tesla’s autopilot hardware design team, now director of hardware engineering for Zoox.Lora Kolodny,Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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More than 100,000 people are still believed to be missing, disappeared into Damascus' fearsome security apparatus.David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Yet, over time, Bashar Assad inherited his father’s obstinacy and brutality and increasingly relied on the security apparatus to maintain control, stifling dissent and curbing opposition.Sefa Secen / Made by History, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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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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Operating from advanced facilities in Indianapolis and Stuttgart, Ganassi's partnerships include prestigious collaborations with Honda and General Motors among others.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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