as in concomitants
something that is found along with something else
the sound of crickets was the perfect accompaniment to our summer evenings on the porch
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Recent Examples of accompaniments
Or go light and slurpable with mul naeng myun (number 7), in which those same noodles and accompaniments are set in a light beef broth loaded with ice.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Bo ssam, a Korean family-style dish that pairs tender pork belly, leafy wrappers and a table of accompaniments, makes a fun dinner party meal.
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Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
The menu consists of six or so cocktails for parties of up to six guests, served over a two-hour period with light appetizers and accompaniments like Taiwanese chicken nuggets topped with caviar.
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Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.
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Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
The songs, which in the original serve to introduce each cat’s personality, now operate as loose accompaniments to various categories at the ball.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
The pianist and vocal coach Bénédicte Jourdois, NYFOS’s associate artistic director, assisted with the accompaniments and with the stage patter, of which there is always a fair amount.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
Classic wing accompaniments like celery, carrot sticks, ranch, and blue cheese are always welcome on the side.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
Feel free to switch out the black beans for kidney or pinto beans, and don’t forget all the accompaniments.
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Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Bo ssam, a Korean family-style dish that pairs tender pork belly, leafy wrappers and a table of accompaniments, makes a fun dinner party meal.
—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
The menu consists of six or so cocktails for parties of up to six guests, served over a two-hour period with light appetizers and accompaniments like Taiwanese chicken nuggets topped with caviar.
—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.
—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
The songs, which in the original serve to introduce each cat’s personality, now operate as loose accompaniments to various categories at the ball.
—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
The pianist and vocal coach Bénédicte Jourdois, NYFOS’s associate artistic director, assisted with the accompaniments and with the stage patter, of which there is always a fair amount.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
Classic wing accompaniments like celery, carrot sticks, ranch, and blue cheese are always welcome on the side.
—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
Feel free to switch out the black beans for kidney or pinto beans, and don’t forget all the accompaniments.
—
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompaniments
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The consequences extend beyond provider burnout and administrative cost.
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Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
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Or through the eyes of her new companions, like Beef Roger Crummchuk.
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Another 54% turned to their AI companions for advice on life skills.
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California’s crime rate dropped last year to historic lows in several major categories, including violent crimes like robbery and homicides, with property crimes and incidents of car thefts also down, state officials announced.
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The investigation pertained to incidents that occurred in February.
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Lots typically open three to four hours before the event, and attendants direct drivers to the next available spot.
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Everyone from groundskeepers to gym attendants greeted guests and were helpful if needed.
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China and Russia have both built terrestrial complements to their satellite navigation systems, creating layered resilience that the United States still lacks.
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The heat- and wear-resistant PBT keycaps can take a real beating, and the all-white backlighting complements the overall vibe quite well.
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Throughout the series, Lennertz and Bowen were concerned with finding a musical language for the characters, and often tried to find corollaries in their instrumentation for the actors’ gestures and expressions.
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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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Cardi has not kept her obsession with luxury accessories a secret.
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“Accompaniments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompaniments. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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