as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
picked up some cheap baubles at the fair
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Recent Examples of bauble
Eight years later John Jacob Astor took the pricey bauble on a trip — aboard the Titanic.
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Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Elliot Cadeau brought his favorite new bauble, the brown-wood 2026 NCAA basketball national championship trophy, over to where his mother, Michelle, and older brother and doppelganger Justin stood.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
The Washington Monument, surrounded by a circle of small US flags, also made its presence felt (as did the bright red Lunar New Year decorations hanging like Christmas baubles from the white buildings).
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
One plastic sandwich bag full of random baubles could bring in more than $20,000 once the gold was refined.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
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Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Elliot Cadeau brought his favorite new bauble, the brown-wood 2026 NCAA basketball national championship trophy, over to where his mother, Michelle, and older brother and doppelganger Justin stood.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
The Washington Monument, surrounded by a circle of small US flags, also made its presence felt (as did the bright red Lunar New Year decorations hanging like Christmas baubles from the white buildings).
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
One plastic sandwich bag full of random baubles could bring in more than $20,000 once the gold was refined.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bauble
Noun
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Aphids are tiny soft-bodied pests that feed on a variety of plants, including vegetables, ornamentals, trees, shrubs, and houseplants.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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This can look like letting your grass grow a little longer, swapping out non-native ornamentals for native plants, and keeping gardens as organic as possible.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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The product was inspired by the popularity of the Barnum & Bailey Circus and packaged in the now-iconic circus train box designed to resemble a Christmas ornament.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Make Your Own Art Make time for Sunspots Studios, a glassblowing studio where visitors can catch a live demonstration and choose some beautiful glass to take home, such as ornaments, vases, hummingbird feeders, and jewelry.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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“Bauble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bauble. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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