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accessory

[ak-ses-uh-ree] / ækˈsɛs ə ri /




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Elsewhere on Saturday, French luxury house Hermes presented its women's collection in the courtyard of the elite Republican Guard police unit in Paris, making the zip its leitmotif and the ultra-fine strap an accessory.

From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026

Somewhere in your house probably lurks a book, an accessory or an appliance you may not have bought if Winfrey hadn’t given it her seal of approval.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

There has been no statute of limitations in Germany for either murder or accessory to murder since 1979, to enable the prosecution of Nazi-era crimes.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: The Popsockets Low-Pro Grip & Stand is a slim and multifunctional smartphone accessory.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Every accessory I could imagine— scarves, purses, hats, parasols—sat waiting to be matched with the right outfit.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

“Widely available consumer-grade 3D printers capable of printing firearm parts, frames, receivers, and accessories now start at about $200 and are compact enough to fit on a small table,” the complaint alleged.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

DJ and party attendee Sarah Graves loves the queer vendors selling accessories, giving out harm-reduction materials, and zines, and the Piercings by Mire booth that frequently pops up at the rave.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

At the same time, everyday accessories and clothing have been introduced, along with denim, humour and pop references.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

In addition to lower spending at general merchandise retailers, sales of clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry, luggage and leather goods also fell.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

“Only the most brilliant clothing and accessories designer in the world!”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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