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accessory

[ak-ses-uh-ree] / ækˈsɛs ə ri /




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Tap-to-pay is getting a TikTok makeover as shoppers turn checking out into a personalized accessory.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

A bright blue first-place ribbon materializes and becomes the perfect accessory.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Meta has enlisted Kylie Jenner in its campaign to convince us that Meta Glasses are a hot girlboss accessory.

From Slate Jul. 8, 2026

"There were things on my side that could have been looked into much sooner, rather than treating me as an accessory to the process."

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

“I don’t want to be an accessory, Emile.”

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier

The upper limit for most of the items for Scenario, Walmart’s new brand of women’s clothing, bags and other accessories as it seeks to appeal to younger, trendier shoppers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

Consumers also bought more at clothing, accessories, shoe, luggage and leather goods stores in June.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

The company has changed out 75% of its assortment of decorative accessories, a move that has attracted customers, but management cited a need to fine-tune the home section.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

This story is part of Image’s August Adornment issue, which dives into loud, expressive and distinctive accessories.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

I follow Mom around the department store, lugging my two bags of books as she leads me to the accessories section.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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