accompaniments

plural of accompaniment
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 Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments. Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025 Consider Madewell’s roomy hobo bag in dark brown (the perfect laptop bag) or Tory Burch’s crossbody option, as essentials to wear throughout the season; then spring for a new accompaniments—like minimalist-friendly gold earrings, a sleek belt, or classic sunnies in tortoise shell. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025 Long, curved hushpuppies and tangy red slaw are the classic accompaniments. Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompaniments
Noun
  • There could be consequences coming for LSU head coach Brian Kelly and his staff after losing a third game this season.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Immigrant and Latino communities — already under siege from ICE — now face not just intimidation, but real, fatal consequences.
    Bulmaro Vicente, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • These companions help the Commander out during their quest, but sometimes, a situation may change depending on which companions are currently active.
    Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
  • But while many edibles and ornamentals make good companions for apples and other fruit trees, some plants just don't belong in your backyard orchard.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In at least two of the incidents, Spors exhibited troubling behaviors indicative of an ongoing mental health crisis and was once taken to a hospital but discharged, records show.
    Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • All crew were recovered and the Pacific Fleet said the incidents were being investigated.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • From minimalist gold styles to louder ones punctuated by pearls and diamonds, even the pickiest of fashion insiders can find a pair of huggie earrings that not only complements but enhances their favorite ‘fit.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Inclusive design, thoughtful regulation, and leadership from Black creators and coders are essential to ensure AI complements, instead of replaces, Black creatives and artists.
    Donnetta Monk, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In September 2025, Emerson pled guilty to one felony count of interference with flight crew members and attendants, per Oregon Public Broadcasting.
    Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Downtown parking attendants used flashlights to guide vehicles into their lots.
    Robert Wyss, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to a dedicated space for Phoebe Philo in its Chengdu location, SND Guangzhou, the only retailer to carry the brand in the city, offers a selection of items from Collection C, which offers apparel, leather goods, shoes, and accessories.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
  • This generation favors quality over quantity, choosing native plants and unique accessories that tell a story.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Accompaniments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompaniments. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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