ACCESSORY Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

accessory 1 of 2

noun

ik-ˈse-sə-rē

variants also accessary

Definition of accessory

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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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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accessory

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adjective

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

Noun

In addition to selling clothing and accessories, Care Tucker had styling appointments. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The dedicated charger is tailored to the customer’s equipment, meaning the system is not a universal wireless charging accessory. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Adjective

During our chat, Whitney showed me how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are creating new housing opportunities for aging parents, adult children, caregivers, renters, and even for multigenerational families. — Katie Goar, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Malek Daniels, 20, of Kansas City, pleaded guilty to accessory voluntary manslaughter, armed criminal action and accessory second-degree assault for his role and was sentenced to a total of 12 years in prison. — Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accessory

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory

Noun

Because individual-stock premiums are currently richer, managers may also be able to meet their income targets by writing options against a smaller portion of the portfolio.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
When Chelsea try to shift the ball back across to the right, Brighton press man-to-man and force Fofana to the touchline, leaving him with little option other than to play a long ball into the channel in the direction of Neto.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of option

Adjective

Higher education institutions received revenue through tuition and fees, appropriations, grants & contracts, auxiliary enterprises, gifts and other.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
The electricity harvested from the vehicle skin can run onboard systems, recharge battery banks, and reduce the fuel needed for auxiliary generators.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of auxiliary

Noun

Nearby, the kitchen is outfitted with a large island, a marble backsplash, and high-end, stainless-steel appliances.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
The Sense app provides real-time data on electricity usage for individual appliances, helping users identify ways to save money.

— Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of appliance

Adjective

The jury did convict Rosado of driving under the influence and he was sentenced to five years in prison, but Rosado has been behind bars on a $2 million bail since 2021 so won't have to serve any additional time.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
According to The New York Times, she was sentenced to life in prison, with two additional 30-year sentences to run consecutively with her life term.

— Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of additional

Noun

In the foreground, the telescope's payload adapter can be seen, while just behind, the orbital observatory floats into the blackness of space with its solar arrays still folded for launch.

— Brett Tingley, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The new model also features the Reef 2's full-coverage hood, UPF50+ sun protection, a reversible seat, magnetic buckle and a universal car seat adapter as standard options.

— Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of adapter

Adjective

Other, more peripheral allies of the president have also ascended over the past year to wield more outside influence on certain issues — among them, Republican operative Roger Stone.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Gay desire has been more peripheral to his work, and is usually shadowed by danger.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of peripheral

Adjective

The sleeping surface measures 82 inches (208 cm) long and is widened via slim supplementary cushions to 57 inches (145 cm) at the head by the doors, tapering to 50 inches (127 cm) at the foot between the wheel wells.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
In 2024, Purja became the fastest person to summit all 14 of the peaks without supplementary oxygen.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of supplementary

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