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
The team also said the grave was unusual for its small circular shell beads, which served as personal adornments.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
It’s been a good couple years for adornments or accessories that amplify characterization.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Jewelry is so much more than adornment.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 10 Dec. 2025
The internet is a huge fan of this simple table adornment.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
It’s been a good couple years for adornments or accessories that amplify characterization.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Jewelry is so much more than adornment.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 10 Dec. 2025
The internet is a huge fan of this simple table adornment.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornment
Noun
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His photographs vibrate with the excess of their ornamentation, with an audacity of presence that exceeds the realm of the emblematic.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its tapered legs and subtle ornamentation give it an old world quality that still looks right at home in a contemporary designscape.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The white-tablecloth service transforms the casual diner into a romantic destination featuring festive decorations and a specialty menu.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Not far from the festival, many families visited the Grand Century Mall in San Jose's Little Saigon neighborhood, shopping for groceries and decorations ahead of the holiday.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fill the base with white sand and a handful of small ornaments for interest at the base (the sand will also keep the display from tipping over).—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kelly green walls, golden chandeliers and vibrant red ornaments set the stage for a dining experience set to a '50s playlist of Sinatra and Dean Martin.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Adornment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornment. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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