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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
The wrapping-pro says drawers can also allow for neat storage for the rest of your wrapping accoutrements like ribbons, bows, and gift tags.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
In the cozy era, our screens and the related accoutrements of digital life fulfill all of our emotional and sensory needs.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
The era embraced brightly colored tile, sunken bathtubs, carpeted floors, and other accoutrements that were then the cutting edge of bathroom decorating.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
But this package, which includes an amp, picks, and various rock-star accoutrement for less than $350, calls to my wallet like a siren from the Cyber Monday seas.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
In the cozy era, our screens and the related accoutrements of digital life fulfill all of our emotional and sensory needs.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
The era embraced brightly colored tile, sunken bathtubs, carpeted floors, and other accoutrements that were then the cutting edge of bathroom decorating.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
But this package, which includes an amp, picks, and various rock-star accoutrement for less than $350, calls to my wallet like a siren from the Cyber Monday seas.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
Noun
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Upon her departure, the singer changed into a tweed skirt suit, keeping the same accessories.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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What to expect: Name-brand men’s and women’s accessories, clothes, jewelry, shoes and home décor.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The final moments underscore a deeper message: the true key to effective trauma care is not just about having helicopters or advanced equipment, but about ensuring hospitals and medical teams are adequately funded and equipped to save lives under challenging conditions.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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Nearly 75% of swab samples taken from fitness equipment such as dumbbells, treadmills and exercise mats tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus, according to a 2018 study in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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Promoting school choice is fundamentally about promoting the broadest array of options possible, because, as everyone knows, kids are different, with different needs, interests, strengths and weaknesses.—
The Editorial Board,
Orange County Register,
28 Jan. 2025
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The cheaper alternative is to switch to physical storage, and this Dual USB 1TB Flash Drive is an excellent option for just $69.97 (reg.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
28 Jan. 2025
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Your child might surprise you by actually talking about their day—or at least the weird green stuff on their plate.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Iris does some wild stuff to win her man back, but Gordon sells the hell out of it.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 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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This season, with a majority of the team back, the Cougars hope to play in at least Division V for NorCal, which would open the door for possible state hardware.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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That's important because errors in quantum hardware increase as a function of both time and the number of operations.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
24 Jan. 2025
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More than 600 pop-up community centers, known as Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs), are now in operation, a grassroots effort that has become the central relief apparatus.—
Karl Vick,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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With the most sophisticated intelligence apparatus in the world, the Biden administration appeared to not register what the rest of the world could clearly see.—
Sarah Yager,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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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 31 Jan. 2025.
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