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also accessary
1
as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
bought a new car with lots of high-tech accessories
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2
as in accomplice
one associated with another in wrongdoing
two accessories, the driver of the getaway car and the dishonest bank teller, were charged in the robbery case
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as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
most phone services offer accessory features such as call-waiting
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Recent Examples of accessory
Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025
And like her character Mindy, Park is never without a few key accessories –– earcuffs and, of course, a trusty lip balm.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
The rest of the jewelry is pretty much a collection from local businesses in Savannah and others bought from accessory design students!
—Mike Schalk, refinery29.com, 19 Mar. 2024
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Noun
Wiggins faces a homicide charge, and his girlfriend faces charges of burglary and being an accessory after the fact, online jail records show.
—Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025
And like her character Mindy, Park is never without a few key accessories –– earcuffs and, of course, a trusty lip balm.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Running works the muscles of the legs primarily but also uses accessory muscles of the core and arms.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
The rest of the jewelry is pretty much a collection from local businesses in Savannah and others bought from accessory design students!
—Mike Schalk, refinery29.com, 19 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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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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If your bathmat isn't up to par, consider replacing it with this top-selling option — 302 readers already have.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Lawyers for Nelson also argued that one of his accomplices had injuries that were consistent with the assault while Nelson did not.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Mark Crew shot his wife in 1982, while an accomplice severed her head.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Green notes: The forthcoming Allura will be equipped with numerous features to optimize fuel consumption, maximize efficiency, and reduce emissions, including a waste heat recovery system that exploits the engine cooling system to heat auxiliary potable water and air heating systems.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
23 Jan. 2025
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Nixon-Clark’s trial began on Monday, Jan. 6 in an auxiliary court in Tarrant County that was established last year to reduce a backlog of cases created when trials were halted during the coronavirus pandemic.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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An additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods will be enacted the same day.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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While the power was restored less than 10 minutes, the former lighting system needed additional time to warm up.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Certain Amazon vacuums even come with unique attachments like pet nozzles specifically designed to remove dander and fur clinging to furniture and upholstery.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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As a result, users developed attachments to the app in as little as two weeks.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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People see better in their peripheral vision at night, leaving the center of the vision as a black hole.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2025
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In some part of his peripheral vision, the Barca winger saw the tackle coming and quickly switched his ball to the right foot – sending Conechny for a hotdog.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Gavin Haase scored 11 points in a supplementary role, and Jai Wadhwani contributed eight.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Beyond standard financial statements, consider preparing supplementary materials that highlight key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to your industry.—
Ivan Lunegov,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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