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
Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
Previous research shows Neanderthals engaged in cultural rituals such as ornamental crafting, cave wall art, and even familial and social funeral burials.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Ceanothus or California lilac is a worthy ornamental that blooms at this time in every shade of blue, the rarest flower color.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
Answer: Enjoy this colorful flowering ornamental grass well into fall and early winter.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
Previous research shows Neanderthals engaged in cultural rituals such as ornamental crafting, cave wall art, and even familial and social funeral burials.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
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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
Ceanothus or California lilac is a worthy ornamental that blooms at this time in every shade of blue, the rarest flower color.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024
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Contrasting animal prints, vibrant colors, funky coffee tables, and decorative area rugs will evoke a sense of maximalism in your home.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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In her Instagram Stories that same day, Holmes posted a picture of a pair of decorative green and red elf shoes beside a stack of books.Raven Brunner, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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My butt was covered in ornaments, including large baubles and pointy wooden edges.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Inside, two Christmas trees will be adorned with custom ornaments, such as skis, puffer jackets and Perfect Moment’s signature North Star.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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The weapons, just a novelty a decade ago, have become an untraceable menace in the crime world.Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The range celebrates both brands’ distinct DNA, with novelty prints and ultra-fun takes on classic knitwear across 13 pieces, priced $196 to $590 with styles available to purchase on both brands’ e-commerce sites.Emily Mercer, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Zoo + Lights Package: $38 Picnic Package (includes buffet, exclusive access to Table 28, and souvenir mug): $50 online; $55 at the gate.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 9 Dec. 2024
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Don’t miss the chance to pose for souvenir photos with Santa.Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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The video then shows a person holding a shiny bauble, with a gravel-like sound being audible as the ornament is moved.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Print out the sheet music for the Christmas carol—which was composed almost two centuries ago— and cut it into strips which are thin enough to fit inside a bauble, but large enough to be recognizable as musical score.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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Take a stroll through Condé Nast’s halls, where staffers draw inspiration from the spring/summer 2025 collections and replace boughs of holly with knickknacks and doodads dangling from their everyday bags.Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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Score discounts on Christmas trees, holiday knickknacks, festive wreaths, and more while these limited-time offers last.Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Souvenir shops would also sell trinkets and ceremonial goods commemorating Russian-Syrian military cooperation.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Christmas markets filled with vendors selling trinkets and treats are in abundance during the holiday season in Germany.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Frank will examine topics such as private capital, taxes, wealth migration, philanthropy, real estate, collectibles, fine art, and luxury transportation.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to Trove's collection, the space features collectible design works and fine art from celebrated artists like Line Vautrin, Rachel Lancaster, and Sanam Khatibi, blending historical and contemporary craftsmanship.Brin Snelling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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