accessorize
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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to choose or wear accessories.
Well-dressed women accessorize according to the occasion.
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to be suitable for accessories.
Some clothes accessorize more easily than others.
verb
Other Word Forms
- accessorization noun
Etymology
Origin of accessorize
An Americanism dating back to 1935–39; accessor(y) + -ize
Example Sentences
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Coach to that end markets its bestselling Tabby bag as a versatile item that works in contexts including school and work, accessorized with any of dozens of charms from cutesy carrots to diamante bows.
For the past year, the mania had been growing: Lady Gaga accessorized a Labubu on her Hermès purse; Cher, David Beckham and Marc Jacobs also clipped the accessory to their bags.
Chevron-patterned hardwood flooring was accessorized with a patterned rug at the center of the space, while a large wooden side table with a lamp was seen next to one arm of the couch.
From MarketWatch
It’s an aggressive aesthetic for depicting painful memories: defiantly nonlinear, accessorized with harsh sound.
From Los Angeles Times
In the main living space, enormous built-in shelves have been accessorized with all manner of collectible items and books, while the living room has a distinctive white brick wall that frames an enormous wood-burning fireplace.
From MarketWatch
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