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paraphernalia

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


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"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

“Irresistible” might be set in the period we know as the Victorian era, and there are royals and attendant paraphernalia, but lovers of polite courtly romances might want to steer clear.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

“A devoted Swirly carries Flush paraphernalia at all times. That’s rule number one. Rule number two is Flush adornment makes the world a better place. Besides, sticker slapping never hurt anyone.”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman