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
Told by one of the firm’s senior partners to add ornamentation to the design for a pyramid atop an office building, Wells flatly refused.
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Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
That is, minimal ornamentation with an emphasis on modern materials which made construction less expensive.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
Each exhibit has been thoughtfully chosen for its intellectual, emotional or poetic resonance with the history of the decorative arts, outstanding craftsmanship and ornamentation.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
This ultra-exclusive edition marks the fourth Kobe 5 Protro seen this year with snake ornamentation.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for ornamentation
Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
That is, minimal ornamentation with an emphasis on modern materials which made construction less expensive.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
Each exhibit has been thoughtfully chosen for its intellectual, emotional or poetic resonance with the history of the decorative arts, outstanding craftsmanship and ornamentation.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
This ultra-exclusive edition marks the fourth Kobe 5 Protro seen this year with snake ornamentation.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for ornamentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamentation
Noun
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For her, the shelves of novels are more than just decorations.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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These towering decorations are easy to set up and feature built-in, glowing lights to dial up the spookiness.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the Jesus tower, another would be dedicated to Mary, with bluish granite ornaments meant to evoke her iconic cloak; there would also be spires for each of the four Evangelists and the twelve apostles.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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There’s a point at which there are too many ornaments on the Christmas tree and the whole thing is in danger of tipping over.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Before the presentation, MAC Cosmetics’ lead makeup artist told WWD the makeup was inspired by Taíno culture in the Dominican Republic, with sequin wing adornments made to look like eyewear, feather lashes and foil lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The cake is quick to whip up and requires no icing or adornment.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Ornamentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamentation. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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