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paraphernalia

[par-uh-fer-neyl-yuh, -fuh-neyl-] / ˌpær ə fərˈneɪl yə, -fəˈneɪl- /


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“Charizard and Pikachu, they’re kind of bubbly and kind of lighthearted,” he said while shuffling through Pokémon cards and other themed paraphernalia.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"Winnie the Pooh is all of us," said Kevin Kern, senior manager of research at the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank, California, where all kinds of Pooh paraphernalia are neatly catalogued.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

There was a brief discussion of togas and other Roman paraphernalia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

At his home officers found quantities of the same chemical he had sent through the post along with other paraphernalia.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

—We should remind our mothers to be prompt in buying us books and a uniform and other school paraphernalia.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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