as in ornaments
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 adornments
Before the presentation, MAC Cosmetics’ lead makeup artist told WWD the makeup was inspired by Taíno culture in the Dominican Republic, with sequin wing adornments made to look like eyewear, feather lashes and foil lips.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The business specializes in leather, leather working tools, buckles, lather dyes, tack hardware, adornments for belts and do-it-yourself kits.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
But one of the building’s façades is still a temporary wall, lacking the elaborate statues and adornments that will one day garland it.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
For the designer, the metal adornments are the central feature of the collection.
—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
Trump’s tacky rococo gold adornments are growing exponentially.
—Maureen Dowd, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
April, gold adornments appear on the walls.
—ABC News, 10 Aug. 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The business specializes in leather, leather working tools, buckles, lather dyes, tack hardware, adornments for belts and do-it-yourself kits.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
But one of the building’s façades is still a temporary wall, lacking the elaborate statues and adornments that will one day garland it.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
For the designer, the metal adornments are the central feature of the collection.
—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
Trump’s tacky rococo gold adornments are growing exponentially.
—Maureen Dowd, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
April, gold adornments appear on the walls.
—ABC News, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornments
Noun
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For easy place cards, write the names of guests on clear ornaments and fill them with extra berries.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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The park has welcomed various new parades, shows, decorations, merch and more to commemorate the milestone occasion.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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If warm autumn hues like red, orange, and yellow clash with your home's cool exterior, opt for grassy decorations that complement an earthy facade.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Adornments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornments. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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