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as in thingamajigs
a small article the actual name of which one either does not know or cannot remember
where does this little doodad go?
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as in ornamentals
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
has a habit of buying gadgets and doodads sold on television shopping channels
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as in ornaments
something that decorates or beautifies
the array of doodads that some drivers hang from their rearview mirror
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Recent Examples of doodads
These new doodads are often flashy, but always seem a little off the mark.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doodads
Noun
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And this doesn’t include the little four-facial-expression thingamajigs in airport restrooms that ask you to rank cleanliness by touching them.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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According to the Environmental Protection Association, neem is safe for use on vegetables and food plants as well as ornamentals.—
Jon VanZile,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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Update ornamentals This is THE time of year to add new plants to your garden — or plant a completely new garden.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Dec. 2025
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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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But where barrel jeans play with proportions and cuts, these pants are more about doohickeys and thingamabobs, straps, flaps, and pulleys.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ty, who grew up in Breckenridge, also has eyes on other high-end outdoor doohickeys to complement the Skyloft Van.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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The latest Coco Crush novelties feature the supple necklace and choker along with Signatures creations with the Ruban and Comète collections.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Revenue from the sales of programs, novelties, parking and concession dropped even more sharply—down 40%, from $858,548 to $511,960—while team-specific royalties fell 21% from $470,749 to $370,408.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Next, think about the food and decorations that will be filling the space.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the early first century, Tiberius expanded his family’s beachside home into an opulent complex, adding more rooms, richer frescoes, and marble decorations.—
Erica Firpo,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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There are many immigrants who have lived and worked here for years, have paid taxes, bought cars, appliances, other whatnots and have contributed to this country’s economy.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Consider this glass dish, which is a great place to store earrings, rings, and other small trinkets.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Even street vendors hawking sweets and trinkets follow the dollar’s rise and fall.—
Mery Mogollon,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Doodads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doodads. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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