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paraphernalia Synonyms

Another word for paraphernalia

Choosing another word for paraphernalia depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment, apparatus, or accessories needed for a particular activity.

Usage Example

"The garage was cluttered with camping gear, fishing rods, and other outdoor equipment."

Strongest
equipment
Strong
apparatus
gear
accoutrements
trappings
tackle
impedimenta
supplies
Weak
belongings

• noun (Context 2)

Historically in law, the personal property, such as clothing and jewelry, that a married woman remained entitled to keep as her own separate from her dowry.

Usage Example

"Under the old common-law statutes, a widow retained full ownership of her personal effects regardless of her husband's estate debts."

Strong
effects
chattels
Weak
belongings

• Nearby Words

paranormal
paranormally
parapet
paraphernalia
paraphilic
paraphrasable
paraphrase

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Paraphernalia. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/paraphernalia
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