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
Examples of ornamentation in a Sentence
A bright ribbon was used for ornamentation.
a ballroom with elaborate ornamentation
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Things got back on track, and Longstreth played another demo: melismatic ornamentation, vocal harmonies, and shifting tonal centers.
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Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
The fireplace mantle featured simple greenery, and the side tables had minimal ornamentation.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
My aesthetic is a play of contrasts—feminine and masculine, minimalism and ornamentation.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
In an era where contemporary architecture often relies on cladding and heavy ornamentation, Paradero celebrates simplicity.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
The fireplace mantle featured simple greenery, and the side tables had minimal ornamentation.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
My aesthetic is a play of contrasts—feminine and masculine, minimalism and ornamentation.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
In an era where contemporary architecture often relies on cladding and heavy ornamentation, Paradero celebrates simplicity.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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 13 Apr. 2025.
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