variants
or accouterments
as in equipment
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 accoutrements
That package adds the Z06’s striking and functional carbon-fiber accoutrements, including aero dive planes and a splitter up front, side rockers, underbody strakes, and an aggressive rear wing.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Other companies’ concepts offer an array of different accoutrements and capabilities, including inflatable habitat designs, sprawling windows, robotic arms, research labs and astronaut accommodations.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
While there are some staple soup ingredients like broth or stock, the protein and accoutrements can vary widely.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
And yet, mah-jongg in recent years continues to surge upward in the United States, transcending the territory of amusing pastime and moving firmly into a lifestyle, complete with cutesy accoutrements begging to be added to your cart.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
The top-line stereo system is packaged with a half-dozen options, including head-up display and various illuminated badges and other accoutrements.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Absent Despont’s glamorous accoutrements, though, the Borden corporate blueprint resurfaced like a milk mustache.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The shower itself may also come with accoutrements, like luxurious candles, shower steamers, or eucalyptus leaves for an aromatic experience.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
And within seconds of ordering it, a bowl of accoutrements — fresh herbs, lime and bean sprouts — shows up at your table.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Other companies’ concepts offer an array of different accoutrements and capabilities, including inflatable habitat designs, sprawling windows, robotic arms, research labs and astronaut accommodations.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
While there are some staple soup ingredients like broth or stock, the protein and accoutrements can vary widely.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
And yet, mah-jongg in recent years continues to surge upward in the United States, transcending the territory of amusing pastime and moving firmly into a lifestyle, complete with cutesy accoutrements begging to be added to your cart.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
The top-line stereo system is packaged with a half-dozen options, including head-up display and various illuminated badges and other accoutrements.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Absent Despont’s glamorous accoutrements, though, the Borden corporate blueprint resurfaced like a milk mustache.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The shower itself may also come with accoutrements, like luxurious candles, shower steamers, or eucalyptus leaves for an aromatic experience.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
And within seconds of ordering it, a bowl of accoutrements — fresh herbs, lime and bean sprouts — shows up at your table.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrements
Noun
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Spencer Knight stopped 31 shots for Chicago, and Arvid Soderblom made four saves and allowed a goal while Knight dealt with an equipment issue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the array experienced a brush fire last year that was attributed to nearby utility equipment.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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EaTi One comes in a reusable pouch made of sturdy plastic, protecting your gear from scratches and cuts.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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The primary threats to the species include entanglement in fishing gear and vessel strikes — two dangers that are especially deadly for the youngest members of the population.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The state responded with the repression of protesters, followed by a consolidation of the security apparatus – particularly the expanding influence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps around the supreme leader.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 1847, Henri-Clément Sanson, who preferred gambling to guillotining, pawned off the family apparatus.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Accoutrements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrements. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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