as in decoration
something that decorates or beautifies
didn't care for Victorian houses and all of their ornamentations
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Recent Examples of ornamentation
Following the Great Depression, many of the original principles of Art Deco—like rich materials and opulent ornamentation—were no longer affordable and, in some situations, no longer desirable.
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
But Yee hopes that straight talk and her distinct lack of ornamentation will count for something with California voters.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Some of those preservationists led efforts at least to rescue parts of the building — including John Vinci and Richard Nickel, who saved the whole interior of the trading room and other ornamentation.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Too much ornamentation can become quickly dated.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
But Yee hopes that straight talk and her distinct lack of ornamentation will count for something with California voters.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Some of those preservationists led efforts at least to rescue parts of the building — including John Vinci and Richard Nickel, who saved the whole interior of the trading room and other ornamentation.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Too much ornamentation can become quickly dated.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamentation
Noun
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Seasonal and holiday decorations are especially popular thrift store finds, particularly during the fall and winter months, says Pinto.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 Apr. 2026
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Classy baby shower decor Floral decorations are fun and attractive.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These adorable multicolor glasses look like they’re inspired by spring garden ornaments.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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This Clinton resident creates oyster ornaments from shells collected at Madison’s Hammonasset State Park.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Brown and her creative team have gotten caught up in adornment without capturing a deeper undertow that strings it all together.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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Since Fossil started releasing its special-edition ring watches — tapping everyone from Barbie to Nick Jonas and Disney for the task — people started falling in love with the adornments’ more playful side, not to mention mini-watches’ unisex wearability and gift-worthiness.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Ornamentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamentation. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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