as in decorative
serving to add beauty
the trim on Victorian houses is sometimes elaborately ornamental
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as in ornament
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
a collection of fragile ornamentals kept in a glass cabinet
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Recent Examples of ornamental
Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Bold and Bright This year’s ornamental offerings are eye-catching, to be sure.
—Jodi Gonzalez, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Nadia Hassani, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
Here evergreen ornamentals such as dwarf cypress and Pittosporum alongside burgundy Loropetalum and heuchera create depth and texture with a cohesive flow.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
But now news has leaked out—it has been known to astronomers for a while but only recently reached our shared, night-sky-gazers consciousness—that Saturn’s beautiful rings, the one true ornamental element in the solar system, are vanishing.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Bold and Bright This year’s ornamental offerings are eye-catching, to be sure.
—Jodi Gonzalez, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
While all pumpkins are edible, some varieties are primarily used as ornamentals and others are also good for cooking and baking.
—Nadia Hassani, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
Here evergreen ornamentals such as dwarf cypress and Pittosporum alongside burgundy Loropetalum and heuchera create depth and texture with a cohesive flow.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
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Andrew Williams The Best Smart Lighting Panels, LED Strips, and Ambient Lamps Add some color to your life, find accent lighting to match your mood, and transform the feel of your home with these decorative connected devices.—
Adrienne So,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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This live plant from Costa Farms will arrive at your door ready to grow in a neutral decorative pot, standing approximately 8 inches tall.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Shop for everything from flags and T-shirts to home decor and ornaments.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2025
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While Swank rocked a red sweater with white cuffs, one of her 1-year-old twins stole the show, diaper-clad and completely mesmerized by the ornaments.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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In terms of fashion, there have always been vanguards of novelty, of interesting ideas, of inspiration.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2025
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Turow has been known to sing lead vocals when the band plays the song, sometimes wearing an inexplicable novelty wig.—
Sarah Lyall,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Afterward, the shop is a treasure trove of sweet treats that double as perfect souvenirs.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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Pick up some Jekyll Island swag at one of the many souvenir stores, or visit Jekyll Market, a gourmet grocery store offering a butcher counter, fresh produce, and four on-site restaurants.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Located in Place Kléber, the 30-meter-high tree is decorated with seven kilometers of fairy lights and 400 baubles.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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Shelves are lined with clocks, baubles, bottles and other charming knickknacks that give off an old-world feel.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
13 Dec. 2024
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Old Town is also a good place to get souvenirs, with there being plenty of gift shops to get some Arizona knickknacks.—
Alexandra Hardle,
The Arizona Republic,
26 Nov. 2024
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While displays of photos, dollar bills and knickknacks above bottles of bourbon are pretty typical in neighborhood dives, the vibe of the corner bar at 412 N. Fifth St. in Kansas City, Kansas, is its own thing.—
Allison Dikanovic,
Kansas City Star,
2 Jan. 2025
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One of my favorite Christmas markets is Montreux Noël, complete with booths selling trinkets and food (try a fondue sausage) along Lake Geneva.—
Carole Rosenblat,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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Grande was gifted a wand with a star on it, while fellow costars Cynthia Erivo and Ethan Slater were gifted a little broom and tin trinket, respectively.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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While the Pokémon Happy Meal doesn’t overhaul its classic fries and nuggets, its combination of old-school collectibles and modern interactive features aligns with this generation’s desire to reimagine the past in meaningful ways.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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As early as 1975, Lip Smacker debuted its first flavor collaboration with Dr. Pepper, transforming lip balm into a collectible.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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