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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
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
Welcome to Superior Interiors, a series that explores the wonderful world of hotel design and what makes each hotel interior feel special—from local artists and bespoke furniture to vintage pieces and impossible-to-find accessories.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
In 2024 alone, the legislature kneecapped local parking requirements, required denser zoning in urban areas and gave many homeowners the right to build accessory dwelling units on their properties.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
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Noun
Her accessories, meanwhile, came from Alexis Bittar.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
Welcome to Superior Interiors, a series that explores the wonderful world of hotel design and what makes each hotel interior feel special—from local artists and bespoke furniture to vintage pieces and impossible-to-find accessories.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Adjective
The sister, Terry Lawhead Steele, 71, was arrested in South Carolina on an accessory charge, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
In 2024 alone, the legislature kneecapped local parking requirements, required denser zoning in urban areas and gave many homeowners the right to build accessory dwelling units on their properties.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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Accessibility for those with mobility issues There is disabled access, and accessible room options within the Manor House, Walled Garden and Woodland Cottages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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But with writing feeling like less of a career option than ever, continuing to run the supply yard seemed to be my only choice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The psychologist was a willing accomplice, even curious.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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According to the indictment, Do and an accomplice allegedly tried to export 292 loggerhead musk turtles to Taiwan between December 2022 and May 2024.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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As for the camper module exterior, Winnebago cages out the alcove face and lower front sides with thick tubular branch guards, wires in a set of floating front auxiliary lights, adds a swing-away full-size spare carrier in back, and secures on under-body aluminum storage lockers.—
C.C. Weiss
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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The auxiliary dials are connected to the main dial from the back, a process the company said takes several weeks.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The outdoor kitchen features a stone base and a stainless steel grill flanked by appliances.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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In truth, father and son make a living selling low-cost appliances at local street markets.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Those seated in the gunner or engineer positions will also be treated to additional clips of Grogu via their adjacent flight panels, the young alien here portrayed as something of a playful pet of a child who is exaggeratedly chill during the commotion.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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The Siena Research Institute at Siena University and Reconnaissance Market Research (ReconMR) fielded the poll, with additional fieldwork by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Designed as a complete portable signal path rather than a basic adapter, the MD3 has dual USB-C ports for attaching to a smartphone and charging at the same time.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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There are a handful of absolutely necessary travel items on sale like a toiletry bag that conveniently hangs to see all your toiletries at once for just $21 or a universal power adapter that works in over 200 countries and is on sale for $23.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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This is important because these are not peripheral software tasks.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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While the camera is locked into Dua’s perspective, the world outside her peripheral vision changes radically in ways we aren’t allowed to see; the corner of the frame practically become a venue from which to intuit horrors.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Wright cites Nigeria's $200 million supplementary health budget and South Africa's decision to help cover gaps in AIDS and HIV treatment as two examples.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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Pooling Resources For Disaster Resilience The service will see the carriers pool resources and specifies that the satellite services will function as supplementary components.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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