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accessory

noun as in ornament; accompanying item; supplementary part

noun as in person peripherally involved in illegal activity

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Some drop off boxes with barely worn designer clothing and accessories.

Slice, dice, blend, and even make dough in this handy unit, and when you’re all done, all the accessories pack away in the boat for easy, compact storage.

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The brand sells portable beach umbrellas, swim bags and other beach accessories.

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Inspired by 1930s driving caps but with a 1960s print, this silk driving cap from Bode is a perfect, and timeless, accessory as summer melds into fall.

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The sunglasses are not only an accessory, but a barrier to keep the world, and perhaps himself, at a distance.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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