variants
also obbligati
as in accompaniments
something that is found along with something else
with the babble of the brook as an obbligato, we enjoyed our picnic
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accompaniments
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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,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Obbligatos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obbligatos. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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