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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

Today, Mexico City is home to animal-themed Capybara Burger, a store near the center square that sells nothing but capybara paraphernalia and several zoos where visitors can see or pet them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The filing cabinet rammed with club paraphernalia was emptied - except for one key document.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

It wasn't unusual—our house always came alive with protest paraphernalia in the weeks before a demonstration, but I had never really paid attention to it before.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon




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