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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
Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
There will be shoes, jewelry and some accessories to choose from as well.
—Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Ditto the Chalcifica project in Pacific Beach, which reportedly includes up to 136 accessory dwelling units of 450 square feet each that will be marketed at $3,000 a month each.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Matthieu Blazy for Chanel After a three-year stint as creative director of Bottega Veneta, Blazy was chosen the new artistic director of fashion activities at Chanel—a role which appoints him responsibility for all haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections under the brand.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
There will be shoes, jewelry and some accessories to choose from as well.
—Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
While fans remain unsure what the accessory company will be releasing, many are excited to see Sawa embrace his ‘90s look.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Ditto the Chalcifica project in Pacific Beach, which reportedly includes up to 136 accessory dwelling units of 450 square feet each that will be marketed at $3,000 a month each.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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The service will display the activities of not just stock traders, but also of those trading crypto, options and other assets.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will be made available in Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange, and Silver color options.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The footage shows a state official and two accomplices attempting to evict members of the indigenous Chuschagasta community from their land in northern Argentina.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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His staff and accomplices transported girls from Manhattan, Palm Beach and all over the world to his various homes from the early 1990s until his indictment in 2019.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The first stoppage occurred two minutes into the game, resulting in a 25-minute stoppage as the arena crew wheeled out auxiliary clocks onto the baseline and turned off the main clocks above the baskets.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
1 Sep. 2025
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So originally might referred to strength or ability, and later came to be used as the auxiliary verb expressing possibility.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Reed may face additional charges for the assault on the Malibu Jack’s employee, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After unthreading some lug nuts from attachments secured to the port and starboard sides of the vessel, the crew deploys two metal arms that jut out a half dozen feet from the aft.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Olandria Carthen of Love Island was a vision in a bold cherry red bustier bodysuit with a mesh attachment.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite iffy peripheral stats, the bullpen has been better since the trade deadline.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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While an opioid would’ve been an easy choice, a doctor performed a nerve block instead, numbing the peripheral areas of pain rather than sedating the brain.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The capital costs of capture equipment, plus the energy demands for capture and conversion processes, create a tough business case without subsidies or premium product markets.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, newer synthetic drugs such as spice or bath salts may not be detected at all without specialized equipment.—
Andrew Yockey,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This makes for great supplementary income as a side hustle while working full-time, or in between jobs.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Connecticut could face close to $180 million in annual extra costs to its supplementary nutrition and food stamps program within the next five years, according to a very preliminary analysis of recent federal budget cuts by Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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