paraphernalia

noun

ˌper-ə-fər-ˈnāl-yə How to pronounce paraphernalia (audio)
Definition of paraphernalianext
1
as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity mountain-climbing paraphernalia

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2
as in possession
transportable items that one owns packed up all of their paraphernalia for the move across the country

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paraphernalia
  1. equipment
  2. possession
  3. gear
  4. things
  5. apparatus
  6. stuff
Noun
  • Attorneys representing some of those affected by the Eaton Fire filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison alleging that the company's equipment sparked the disastrous blaze.
    Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Southern California Edison is being sued by residents and businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire, who allege the Los Angeles utility's equipment may have started the deadly blaze.
    Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of equipment
Noun
  • What’s changed is the Leafs are no longer a possession team (24th in the league).
    James Mirtle, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Some of the court filings submitted by the U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., include evidence of guns allegedly in rioters' possession.
    Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of possession
Noun
  • The inclusion of each specific gear type was chosen based on widespread adoption by hunters in Idaho and neighboring states.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Shopping Fashion Clothing Jackets & Outerwear From travel-friendly and versatile picks to heavy-duty athletic gear In This Article Our Top Picks Reviews What to Know Behind the Scenes Why Trust PEOPLE?
    Grace Smith, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of gear
Noun
  • But now things are getting even more messy.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
Noun
  • Kevin Skinner, a 56-year-old fire apparatus engineer from Fallbrook, fell ill shortly before 5 a.m.
    Mona Darwish, Orange County Register, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Alabama, which many members of the SEC media apparatus argued should have gotten in, lost this week to Michigan.
    Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of apparatus
Noun
  • Make sure to get a good sear on the beef tips in the skillet, and don't skimp on the sour cream. get the recipe 03 of 21 Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings Classic chicken 'n dumplings epitomizes quintessential Southern cuisine, combining all the good stuff in one singular bowl.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Her own childhood could have been the stuff of an Audiard movie.
    Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of stuff
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