as in decorative
serving to add beauty
the trim on Victorian houses is sometimes elaborately ornamental
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as in ornament
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
a collection of fragile ornamentals kept in a glass cabinet
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Recent Examples of ornamental
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
This time of year, they are decorated with ornamental globes, while the surrounding fences of vertical wooden slats are festooned with white Christmas lights.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024
While all pumpkins are edible, some varieties are primarily used as ornamentals and others are also good for cooking and baking.
—Nadia Hassani, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
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Adjective
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Also known as callery pear, this tree was once the darling of landscapers and developers everywhere and was planted in large numbers throughout the country as a charming ornamental tree.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
This time of year, they are decorated with ornamental globes, while the surrounding fences of vertical wooden slats are festooned with white Christmas lights.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
However, with such a large group, almost any plant can be attacked, from houseplants to outdoor ornamentals.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024
While all pumpkins are edible, some varieties are primarily used as ornamentals and others are also good for cooking and baking.
—Nadia Hassani, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
Adjective
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Tall windows flood the spacious room with natural light, highlighting its wooden chevron floors and decorative lighting.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2025
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The firm was started 150 years ago by Charles Fournier, a decorator who specialised in decorative painting and gilding and who rose to the fore during the Belle Époque, creating fanciful boiserie decor in ornate neo-18th-century style.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Shop for everything from flags and T-shirts to home decor and ornaments.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2025
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Other photos showed the couple's two girls meeting Santa, a plate of Christmas cookies, a Santa ornament in front of a Christmas tree, and a snap of hot chocolate with a cinnamon smiley face on top.—
Emma Aerin Becker,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The glowing accessory makes these cards extra unique, and kids will enjoy the novelty of a light-up gift.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Pisani, who served as the film’s location manager, enjoyed the novelty of bringing a production across the Hudson River.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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There is also a Friday Night Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m., with two hours of bottomless beer and wine, a souvenir cup and lip balm for $25. denverbazaar.com/valentinesbazaar Goldens in Golden Golden Retrievers are invited to wag their tails in — where else?—
Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez,
The Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2025
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But many people who came across the detritus have started to collect the objects — some individuals took them home as souvenirs, while others are aiming to sell them for profit.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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Kendra Scott heart stretch bracelet: $40 All baubles don’t have to be expensive or fine jewelry to impress.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Glittering golden baubles hang above public roads, illuminated snowflakes adorn the exterior walls of deluxe hotels and soaring Christmas trees sit in the middle of mall atriums whilst the columns supporting their domed ceilings are wrapped in garlands.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That little niche designed to house a landline phone can be turned into a functional space for displaying plants and knickknacks.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
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Old Town is also a good place to get souvenirs, with there being plenty of gift shops to get some Arizona knickknacks.—
Alexandra Hardle,
The Arizona Republic,
26 Nov. 2024
Noun
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One of my favorite Christmas markets is Montreux Noël, complete with booths selling trinkets and food (try a fondue sausage) along Lake Geneva.—
Carole Rosenblat,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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These circuses of science would be profitable—by hosting lotteries and selling trinkets—and could feature gaming houses in which hidden pipes and mirrors would be used to spy on the populace, thus providing the state with political intelligence.—
Anthony Gottlieb,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While the Pokémon Happy Meal doesn’t overhaul its classic fries and nuggets, its combination of old-school collectibles and modern interactive features aligns with this generation’s desire to reimagine the past in meaningful ways.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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As early as 1975, Lip Smacker debuted its first flavor collaboration with Dr. Pepper, transforming lip balm into a collectible.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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