as in decoration
something that decorates or beautifies
didn't care for Victorian houses and all of their ornamentations
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Its tiny cylinder neatly replaces your existing deadbolt without adding any extra ornamentation to the outside of your door.
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K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 9 Oct. 2024
Like the Cincinnati Union Terminal’s centered clock and the inward-facing bas-reliefs flanking the arched building, ornamentation, as well as color, is added harmoniously with the structure.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
This unique blend of cultures unfolded within a single iconic melody, brought to life by the ornamentation of the ney – a traditional and widely cherished Arabic reed instrument.
—Billboard Arabia, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024
Stay in the Royal Suite, starting at $2,135 (more booking options at Expedia and Trip Advisor), with its high ceilings and spacious living room, including a fireplace and a study, priceless ornamentation, antiques and artworks.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
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K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 9 Oct. 2024
Like the Cincinnati Union Terminal’s centered clock and the inward-facing bas-reliefs flanking the arched building, ornamentation, as well as color, is added harmoniously with the structure.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
This unique blend of cultures unfolded within a single iconic melody, brought to life by the ornamentation of the ney – a traditional and widely cherished Arabic reed instrument.
—Billboard Arabia, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024
Stay in the Royal Suite, starting at $2,135 (more booking options at Expedia and Trip Advisor), with its high ceilings and spacious living room, including a fireplace and a study, priceless ornamentation, antiques and artworks.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Ornamentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamentation. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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