as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies
the only adornment in the sparely furnished bedroom was a small portrait of the poet Walt Whitman
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Recent Examples of adornment
Like your favorite red lipstick or go-to earrings, these artful hair adornments provide eye-catching enhancements to any look day or night.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
Regardless if jewelry is your thing, there is a piece of adornment every person knows: the engagement ring.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Beyond an adornment, its community, and leaving a legacy that shines far beyond the surface.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The comical adornments to public art on Bend’s Roundabout Art Route have ignited fervent discourse: While some passerby may be amused, officials have urged the culprit to stop.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
Regardless if jewelry is your thing, there is a piece of adornment every person knows: the engagement ring.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Beyond an adornment, its community, and leaving a legacy that shines far beyond the surface.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The comical adornments to public art on Bend’s Roundabout Art Route have ignited fervent discourse: While some passerby may be amused, officials have urged the culprit to stop.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for adornment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornment
Noun
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Of course, there is improv in the movie, just naturally little ornamentation and stuff.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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Suggestions range from temperature regulation to come-hither ornamentation for attracting mates, to tools of self-defense.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Dec. 2024
Noun
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All of her vintage wedding decorations are currently being stored in her garage.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Family Uses Blackberries For Snowman’s Eyes, Goes As Expected By Daniella Gray Family and Parenting Reporter 0 A family from Georgia learned their lesson this week after their choice of snowman decorations backfired.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Much of this nostalgia stems from decorations from Kendall’s childhood handed down from her mom Kris–most notably her collection of Christopher Radko tree ornaments.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
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Various merchandise products were sold including tote bags, a plush toy, 50th anniversary hoodies and t-shirts, ceramic mugs, 18-ounce and 32-ounce thermal bottles, cold cup ornaments, pins and key chains.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Adornment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornment. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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