as in ornamentals
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
picked up some cheap baubles at the fair
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Recent Examples of baubles
DeLucia’s stagings include a bevy of baubles.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
In the past decade, the retailer tried to branch out, striking deals to sell baubles at CVS pharmacies and expanding brand deals for popular Disney and Mattel characters.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Slouchy fits with grungy washes were embellished with baubles, distressing and color contrasting patchwork.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
Inside the vast, white manufacturing hall, bags and bags of blood dangle overhead, suspended from a steel rail like macabre baubles.
—Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
These weren’t just decorative baubles.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Guests stream through its turnstiles to see Christmas trees bristling with baubles and Santa wearing his thick red and white suit under the sun.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The tree featured pink and red baubles and pink ribbon with two unique Christmas tree toppers that appeared to represent Wicked’s lead characters, Glinda and Elphaba.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Paula Cohen, the founder of PRCNYC — which has become a go-to for all things vintage and antique baubles — wears both hats.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
In the past decade, the retailer tried to branch out, striking deals to sell baubles at CVS pharmacies and expanding brand deals for popular Disney and Mattel characters.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Slouchy fits with grungy washes were embellished with baubles, distressing and color contrasting patchwork.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
Inside the vast, white manufacturing hall, bags and bags of blood dangle overhead, suspended from a steel rail like macabre baubles.
—Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
These weren’t just decorative baubles.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Guests stream through its turnstiles to see Christmas trees bristling with baubles and Santa wearing his thick red and white suit under the sun.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The tree featured pink and red baubles and pink ribbon with two unique Christmas tree toppers that appeared to represent Wicked’s lead characters, Glinda and Elphaba.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Paula Cohen, the founder of PRCNYC — which has become a go-to for all things vintage and antique baubles — wears both hats.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baubles
Noun
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Another garden mainstay, marigolds bloom from early summer through fall, and they're cherished as ornamentals as well as pest-repelling companion plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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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 latest advances in multimodal AI are turning voice assistants from novelties into productivity powerhouses.—
Gelila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Never one to shy away from making a scene at the annual Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Bürstner came on mission this year, unleashing a furious innovation offensive that included novelties like a moving bathroom and a small semi-integrated motorhome dressed up like a camper van.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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The latter is much more economical than the full box, of course, yet includes virtually all of the copious music (if none of the trinkets), save for a couple of tracks that appear to be exclusive to vinyl.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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This model even makes use of the bed frame itself, lining one of the support posts with cork to serve as a pinboard to display photos and memorable trinkets.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Disney also now places limits on annual passholder visits, and their online reservation system favors visitors who spend more on tickets and souvenirs.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Before or after your hike, swing by the gift shop and artisan center to pick up a few souvenirs to remember your trip to this pocket of Virginia.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Don’t fill your space with knickknacks from a one-stop shopping spree.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Baubles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baubles. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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