APPENDAGES Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

appendages

noun

plural of appendage

as in accessories

something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment pasta makers became the must-have appendage for tabletop mixers

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Recent Examples of appendages Yet its bodywork is relatively restrained, avoiding the huge wings, complex vents and aggressive appendages found on many contemporary hypercars. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Related Stories After his death, his wife Vicki and son Isidore organize an exhibit of his artworks, complete with explorable digestive tracts, fantastical appendages, and detachable eyeballs. — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026 What says fiscal responsibility and concern for the taxpayers more clearly than a crusade to reduce redundant appendages of government? — Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 John of John takes place in the 1990s, before everyone had internet and cell phones had become appendages, and the story's pacing matches that era in that nothing is immediate. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Given the absence of venom, the researchers propose that these arachnids likely use strong raptorial pedipalps (claw-like appendages). — Jay Kakade july 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026 The footage, recorded over the Atlantic Ocean in 2020, shows a blob-like object with several narrow appendages hanging beneath it. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 Their hearts and parapodia (appendages for swimming and crawling) regenerate, and in 17 days the slugs are good as new. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026 Texas Rigs Big worms, wide-bodied creature baits — anything with substantial mass and water-moving appendages will suffice. — David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026

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Noun

Packed to the rafters with fashionable Western clothing and accessories, Maverick Fine Western Wear is a must-stop shop in the heart of the Stockyards.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
The collection also features a mash-up between a laptop stand and a gaming hardware toolbox, which can be used to store all your gaming accessories, and has an on-brand green cutaway at the bottom.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of accessories

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The deadline has passed for players to be eligible for the postseason if waived by another team, so Las Vegas has to look outside the WNBA for options.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

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The continent's sweltering summer has meanwhile boosted demand for air conditioning and other energy-hungry appliances at a time when demand for gas, widely used for Europe's heating and cooking needs, naturally falls.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Though your home may have its share of appliances, mail, mugs, or anything else that lives on your countertops daily, they should be removed before listing.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026

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