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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Unique facial hair ornamentation has allowed researchers to visually identify the works as Khneang Style, a hallmark of the Khmer period.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
And just as the Breuer Building is largely free from ornamentation, the faces of both the B/1 and the B/1M are void of numbers or symbols.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Spending days perfecting each instrument’s entry, his approach to ornamentation is uniquely vocal.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Outer horses are often fancier, with innies lacking ornamentation.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
And just as the Breuer Building is largely free from ornamentation, the faces of both the B/1 and the B/1M are void of numbers or symbols.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Spending days perfecting each instrument’s entry, his approach to ornamentation is uniquely vocal.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Outer horses are often fancier, with innies lacking ornamentation.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ornamentation
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“Ornamentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ornamentation. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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