adornment
noun
adorn·ment
ə-ˈdȯrn-mənt 
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Examples of adornment in a Sentence
the adornment of the walls with her paintings
Her room doesn't have any unnecessary adornments.
The entrance to the building has little adornment.
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Hang baubles, handmade ornaments, or decoration next to poster board tags, then each morning, let someone hang a new adornment on the tree.
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
The recurring sets see artists from across the spectrum commune at the desk of former NPR host and producer Bob Boilen, performing their music without adornment.
—Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
Besides the birds being killed by collectors, millions of herons, egrets and other birds were being slaughtered for the fashion industry to provide adornments for women’s hats and other garments.
—Tim Gallagher, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
One thing is for certain in all observing communities: The lively adornment of sacred spaces, including the home and one’s altar, is a big part of this celebration.
—Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
The recurring sets see artists from across the spectrum commune at the desk of former NPR host and producer Bob Boilen, performing their music without adornment.
—Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
Besides the birds being killed by collectors, millions of herons, egrets and other birds were being slaughtered for the fashion industry to provide adornments for women’s hats and other garments.
—Tim Gallagher, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
One thing is for certain in all observing communities: The lively adornment of sacred spaces, including the home and one’s altar, is a big part of this celebration.
—Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Adornment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adornment. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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adornment
noun
adorn·ment
ə-ˈdȯrn-mənt
1
: the action of adorning : the state of being adorned
2
: something that adorns
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