accoutrements

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Military heroes can be depicted on horseback clutching the accoutrements of war, statesmen shown gesturing dramatically in mid-oration, and saints and clerics rendered awash in revelation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The accoutrements make it even more fun: a honeycomb box, spiced cherry preserves, and fig-and-olive crisps.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

The Yoders were members of the Old Order Amish, a centuries-old religious sect that practiced adult baptism and shunned such modern accoutrements as cars and the electrical power grid.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2025

With that said, you might want to have a tray of snacks, drinks and other accoutrements for relaxing on hand in case you and your guests get hungry while you’re lounging by the pool.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2024

Past the slips to the terrible gowns, the headdresses and fans and pots of her mother’s face paint and all the macabre accoutrements of the goddess of despair.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor