accouterment

Example Sentences

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But I was in no hurry to shed this latest accouterment of age.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

His tunnel vision is both an accouterment of power and a tragicomic flaw.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2021

As a 66-year-old white man in that class of unlimited material means, with all the attendant accouterment, he exists in a world where there is no standing in line.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2019

She wanted something that was not only utilitarian, but also served as a stylish and discreet accouterment, so she created her own.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2016

At length he seemed willing to leave his machine, and pulled off his heavy war accouterment, which revealed a tall, flexible young man.

From Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air by Sill, Louise Morgan