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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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Featuring four miles of trails, SDBG has the largest public bamboo collection in North America; gardens representing different regions and flora of the world; and demonstration gardens showcasing fruits and vegetables, water-smart ornamentals, and native plants.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026 -
Mix edible plants with ornamentals There’s no rule that says your decorative containers can’t also be productive.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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But soaring gas prices are taking a bigger slice out of American paychecks since the start of the war, leaving less for things like dining out, new clothes or other treats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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More treats for you below, enjoy!—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The shoes are embellished with asymmetrical crystal leaf ornaments that are hand-embroidered to drape across a low-cut vamp.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The powder is used to decorate removable ornaments on cakes and isn't designed for ingestion.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar all stock cooking tools, small appliances and storage helpers that go beyond cheap plastic novelties, and a handful are genuinely worth grabbing on your next run.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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The two-day festival will feature more than 90 vendor booths lining Broadway with arts, crafts, clothing, novelties, gifts and food.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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“Kickshaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickshaws. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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