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also accessaries
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as in options
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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as in accomplices
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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Recent Examples of accessories
Givenchy, for example, unveiled its exclusive seasonal pop-up this June (open through October), offering ready-to-wear apparel, leather goods, accessories, and exclusive couture creations plus bespoke events throughout the season.
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Karli Poliziani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
Small appliances like desktop computers, monitors, printers, and accessories consume steady electricity throughout the day and night even when not actively in use.
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Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
Plaid and madras, as seen at Dior, Ralph Lauren, and Sstein, felt cool rather than overly preppy, while oversized brooches at Sacai and Simone Rocha made a case for statement accessories.
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Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
The 474-piece kit includes the princess’ iconic blue dress on a display stand with hidden rooms, accessories, and minifigures for imaginative play.
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Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Moreover, integrated services like iCloud and proprietary accessories create substantial switching costs, deterring users from migrating to Android.
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Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
This story is a roundup of those surprisingly common travel accessories—the things frequent fliers actually rely on when the seat is good, but the experience still isn’t effortless.
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Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Thoughtful Accessories Anderson keeps her accessories to a minimum, but selecting a few, such as her straw picnic bag and ‘90s-style sunglasses, is key to making an outfit more interesting.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
That means all of the cookware, kitchen tools, grilling gadgets, baking accessories, and cleaning supplies on sale will come in handy well before the winter holidays hit.
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 June 2026
Karli Poliziani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
Small appliances like desktop computers, monitors, printers, and accessories consume steady electricity throughout the day and night even when not actively in use.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
Plaid and madras, as seen at Dior, Ralph Lauren, and Sstein, felt cool rather than overly preppy, while oversized brooches at Sacai and Simone Rocha made a case for statement accessories.
—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
The 474-piece kit includes the princess’ iconic blue dress on a display stand with hidden rooms, accessories, and minifigures for imaginative play.
—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Moreover, integrated services like iCloud and proprietary accessories create substantial switching costs, deterring users from migrating to Android.
—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
This story is a roundup of those surprisingly common travel accessories—the things frequent fliers actually rely on when the seat is good, but the experience still isn’t effortless.
—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Thoughtful Accessories Anderson keeps her accessories to a minimum, but selecting a few, such as her straw picnic bag and ‘90s-style sunglasses, is key to making an outfit more interesting.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
That means all of the cookware, kitchen tools, grilling gadgets, baking accessories, and cleaning supplies on sale will come in handy well before the winter holidays hit.
—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessories
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In contrast, 529s offer more investing options and withdrawals for qualified expenses are tax free.
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Grab this gorgeous burgundy color or opt for five other options, including animal print and neutral tones.
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No one was ever charged with pulling the trigger, but three other men, Paul McIntyre, 58, Peter Cavanagh, 37, and Jordan Gareth Devine, 25, were charged with murder as accomplices for encouraging or assisting the shooter.
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In November 1998, after a five-month trial, Patrizia and her four accomplices were found guilty of premeditated murder.
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Simply fill up the gas tank at the pump just like a regular passenger vehicle, and the gas appliances fuel directly from there.
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Texas lawmakers passed a broad blue law in 1961 that prohibited the sale of 42 categories of goods, including clothing, appliances, housewares and hardware, on both Saturday and Sunday.
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Most companies have drawers full of cables, adapters and spare monitors nobody uses.
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Rather than carrying several individual adapters, Bacon advises bringing a universal option that can simplify your packing list and work across multiple countries.
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“Accessories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessories. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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