as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies
the only adornment in the sparely furnished bedroom was a small portrait of the poet Walt Whitman
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Recent Examples of adornment
For the designer, the metal adornments are the central feature of the collection.
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Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
Sequin beads and delicate embroidery are some of the most common adornments–though feathers and fil-coupe are thrown in the mix from time to time, as well.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
The adornment, created by Dior Joaillerie’s creative director Victoire de Castellane, was dazzling.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Trump’s tacky rococo gold adornments are growing exponentially.
—Maureen Dowd, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
Sequin beads and delicate embroidery are some of the most common adornments–though feathers and fil-coupe are thrown in the mix from time to time, as well.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
The adornment, created by Dior Joaillerie’s creative director Victoire de Castellane, was dazzling.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Trump’s tacky rococo gold adornments are growing exponentially.
—Maureen Dowd, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornment
Noun
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Studs, leopard print, and DIY ornamentation sit alongside soft pastels, swirling graphic patterns, and a Nouveau color palette inspired by the Parisian Metropolitain signs.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Born into postwar optimism in the mid-20th century, the movement favored steel, concrete, and insulated glass in defiance of ornamentation.—
Will Speros,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For her, the shelves of novels are more than just decorations.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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These towering decorations are easy to set up and feature built-in, glowing lights to dial up the spookiness.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the Jesus tower, another would be dedicated to Mary, with bluish granite ornaments meant to evoke her iconic cloak; there would also be spires for each of the four Evangelists and the twelve apostles.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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There’s a point at which there are too many ornaments on the Christmas tree and the whole thing is in danger of tipping over.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Adornment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornment. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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