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
Adam Rasmi, Time, 20 June 2025
After more than two years of work, the new span over the DuPage River — with decorative limestone and iron features, ornamental lights and pedestrian walkways on both sides — replaces the one that had been there for nearly 100 years.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
To maintain healthy ornamentals that bloom abundantly, avoid pruning these 10 plants in summer.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
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Adjective
But the room’s largest ornamental feature is the blue-and-white map of the world that looms above his conference desk.
—Adam Rasmi, Time, 20 June 2025
After more than two years of work, the new span over the DuPage River — with decorative limestone and iron features, ornamental lights and pedestrian walkways on both sides — replaces the one that had been there for nearly 100 years.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Noun
Scales attack a variety of plants including woody ornamentals such as boxwoods, camellias and hollies, young trees such as maples, and houseplants.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
To maintain healthy ornamentals that bloom abundantly, avoid pruning these 10 plants in summer.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
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Available on August 20, these decorative sets will be available for $10 each.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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Grillz are decorative dental jewelry, either removable or permanent.—
Cordell Jones,
Miami Herald,
31 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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University of San Diego Associate Professor of Communications, Nik Usher, said the one thing these elusive algorithms tend to do is pick up and push the more enticing, novelty content.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This tiny café is for the serious coffee drinker who still loves a novelty beverage.—
Khushbu Shah,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Local 26 represents cashiers, cooks, barbacks, souvenir vendors, utility workers, and other staff at the park and its neighboring music venue.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
29 July 2025
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Many mines include gift shops where visitors can purchase rocks, minerals, and other souvenirs.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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There will also be baubles from Harry Winston and Van Cleef & Arpels.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
16 July 2025
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Their planning of the Brink’s heist allegedly began at the International Gem and Jewelry Show in San Mateo, where, starting on July 8, 2022, jewelers displayed their baubles in booths under the glare of fluorescent light.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
Noun
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In our woeful orthography, choir, and liar rhyme, daughter and laughter don’t, and knickknack has four—count them, four—entirely useless K’s.—
Gabe Henry,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Tired of lining Instagram owner Mark Zuckerberg’s pockets without any return, Tapia recently spearheaded the work to open an accompanying online shop, the Los Feliz General Store, which sells shirts and knickknacks.—
Nate Rogers,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This tiny trinket box makes a perfect gift (especially paired with a little something sweet inside).—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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Temple Street Night Market is a favorite for trinkets and souvenirs.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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The suspect climbed through the shattered door and opened a display case before putting collectibles into a backpack and running back out the front door.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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Many of the mid-tier publishing, toy and collectible companies that use SDCC as a springboard for launches, exclusives and announcements, are facing headwinds due to tariffs and supply chain problems.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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