as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
practically every horizontal surface in the Victorian parlor was blanketed with fussy little bibelots
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Recent Examples of bibelot
The painting then remained in the artist’s possession and out of public sight until it was bought, in 1927, as a chic bibelot for a swanky members-only social club in London.
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Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022
Bruno Magli’s luxe nappa leather bibelot upgrades the standard-issue, white plastic AirPods case.
—Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2021
Well, nobody ever brought in any bibelot on Dominique.
—William Middleton, Town & Country, 7 Mar. 2018
Inside there is a small desk with a computer; a bookshelf is adorned with bibelots and certificates of appreciation with her name in fancy script.
—New York Times, 29 May 2018
Oh, if only Trump had a crystal ball among those Bedminster bibelots!
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2017
Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022
Bruno Magli’s luxe nappa leather bibelot upgrades the standard-issue, white plastic AirPods case.
—Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2021
Well, nobody ever brought in any bibelot on Dominique.
—William Middleton, Town & Country, 7 Mar. 2018
Inside there is a small desk with a computer; a bookshelf is adorned with bibelots and certificates of appreciation with her name in fancy script.
—New York Times, 29 May 2018
Oh, if only Trump had a crystal ball among those Bedminster bibelots!
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bibelot
Noun
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Non-native ornamentals, while attractive, simply don’t provide the food and shelter these insects need.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
27 July 2025
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Although annuals generally have the longest bloom time, there are some perennial ornamentals that are very attractive to hummingbirds and are worth considering for a garden or a landscape.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Experts believe that rice played a role in rituals that were performed in the cave, which also included fine pottery, shell pendants and ornaments.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Right now, Amazon has marked down window candles, pillow covers, ornaments, and string lights to celebrate Christmas in July.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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“Bibelot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bibelot. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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