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as in ornamentals
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
a display case in the antiques shop filled with costume jewelry and various kickshaws from the 1920s
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as in treats
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
the company's holiday party always features an array of artfully confected kickshaws
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Noun
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Mellano raises flowers, succulents and ornamentals on hundreds of acres in South Morro Hills.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026 -
To get the most benefits from DE, read our simple application tips for vegetables, herbs, ornamentals, and houseplants.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Additions to the menu include alligator bites and sweet treats, including strawberry shortcake and turtle cheesecake, a decadent chocolate cake and, of course, beignets.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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But a more fun route is to simply consume cold treats slower.—
Julia Daye,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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In addition to carrying her own creations in the 800-square-foot storefront, Wolfer’s inventory includes handmade quilts, greeting cards, oyster shell ornaments and photography on display.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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What remains in a lot of these tracks, then, are dazzling little ornaments.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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The 66 luxury watchmakers participating in the seven-day event are reserving all their new novelties for Geneva, after all.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Folks from around here are known to put almost anything on a barbecue pit, and Jack Stack has all the usual suspects—brisket, turkey, sausage, pork, and chicken—plus novelties like lamb ribs and their massive Crown Prime Beef Ribs.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Kickshaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickshaws. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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