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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

Styles' music played in the shops and staff wore ties to "dress up" like the artist, who often performs wearing the accessory.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 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

We chose one of those plastic face masks of Wonder Woman and a golden lasso rope accessory for the guy with the serious case of the hots for Joey.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

Last year, it saw its busiest October to date, with customers individually spending an average of £40 on fancy costumes and accessories.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Vulnerable accessories linked into a network are among hackers’ prime targets, expanding what technicians call the attack surface.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

“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

The retailer said this week it would cut prices on nearly 2,000 items related to home, apparel, and accessories.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

By the time he was done tallying the accessories, including gloves for the grave digger, the total cost was astronomical.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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