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or accouterment
1
as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
this vacuum cleaner has all of the accoutrements for cleaning furniture as well as floors
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as in equipment
accoutrements or accouterments plural
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
has all the accoutrements that the home pastry chef could ever want
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Recent Examples of accoutrement
Even within this group, there’s a wide array of accoutrements.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
Byrnes has plenty of other accoutrements making this a memorable experience.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
The top opens and the front slides into two panels to reveal, layer by layer, an exquisite beige and blue leather interior to hold an impressive watch collection, plus dedicated compartments for a crystal decanter, drinking glasses, ice bucket and bar tools, and cigar accoutrements.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The laptop's visual accoutrements begin and end with a small logo on the back of the lid.
—PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
Byrnes has plenty of other accoutrements making this a memorable experience.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
The top opens and the front slides into two panels to reveal, layer by layer, an exquisite beige and blue leather interior to hold an impressive watch collection, plus dedicated compartments for a crystal decanter, drinking glasses, ice bucket and bar tools, and cigar accoutrements.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The laptop's visual accoutrements begin and end with a small logo on the back of the lid.
—PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
Noun
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Rounding off the Relay’s talents is a range of accessories, including a usefully short 6cm USB-C-to-USB-C cable, a microfiber cleaning cloth, plus a black cushioned Ripstop bag.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Investing in durability ensures your bag lasts longer and keeps your equipment safe. Consider bags with dedicated compartments for rackets, shoes (ideally a ventilated pocket), apparel, water bottles, balls, and smaller accessories like keys, phone, and grips.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Your guide provides instructions and all necessary equipment, making this tour suitable for both novices and experienced paddlers.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Mistral's audit found that the vast majority of CO2 emissions and water consumption (85.5 percent and 91 percent, respectively) occurred during model training and inference, rather than from sources like data center construction and energy used by end-user equipment.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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Wayfair’s selection is packed with options such as this free-standing bathroom cabinet that offers a variety of organization options.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The silken ice creams, in flavors of rosewater-saffron and Kurdish coffee, are the stuff of dreams.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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There were actual makeshift dressers and apartments and mattresses and couches and TVs and all that fun stuff.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Scroll down for more Lululemon tops, pants, coats, and accessories that will come in handy this winter.—
Rachel Simon,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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While the dress itself was an ideal centerpiece to her look, Moss opted to maximize her attire with a bevy of bold accessories.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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This iteration of my favorite summer trend sports a thicker, chunkier outsole and gorgeous gold hardware at the straps, putting a more modern twist on the classic look.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Stricter hardware requirements for Windows 11 mean some Windows 10 users can't upgrade their aging PCs to the newest OS.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Trump and Musk have dismembered the federal bureaucracy, but its old tendencies are still prevailing; the apparatus clings to the vendors that have delivered results.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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As of Sunday, Fan’s Weibo account remains active (a deactivation would be one of the first signs a performer has fallen afoul of China’s censorship apparatus) – though some posts railing against the veiled official warning have been removed.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
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Shower facilities and fire pits are also available on-site.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, Saudi Arabia will soon unveil one of the world’s most advanced virtual production facilities, featuring state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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