ornamentation
noun
or·na·men·ta·tion
ˌȯr-nə-mən-ˈtā-shən 
-ˌmen-
1
: something that ornaments : embellishment
2
: the act or process of ornamenting : the state of being ornamented
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Examples of ornamentation in a Sentence
A bright ribbon was used for ornamentation.
a ballroom with elaborate ornamentation
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Photo: Courtesy of Saman Amel The pair acknowledge a certain Scandinavian austerity in terms of ornamentation and detailing, and a color palette that is mostly muted.
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Simon Chilvers, Vogue, 18 June 2024
Product Details: Materials: MDF, acacia, pine, and plywood | Dimensions: 71 x 32 x 16 inches
Minimalist
Often described as monochromatic and simple, the minimalist style focuses on function, practicality, and limited ornamentation.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2024
Construction management staff, with cash in hand, were able to procure other important missing pieces of ornamentation in southwest Detroit.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2024
The second feature the researchers discovered was ornamentation.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 22 May 2024
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Simon Chilvers, Vogue, 18 June 2024
Product Details: Materials: MDF, acacia, pine, and plywood | Dimensions: 71 x 32 x 16 inches
Minimalist
Often described as monochromatic and simple, the minimalist style focuses on function, practicality, and limited ornamentation.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2024
Construction management staff, with cash in hand, were able to procure other important missing pieces of ornamentation in southwest Detroit.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2024
The second feature the researchers discovered was ornamentation.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 22 May 2024
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“Ornamentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ornamentation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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