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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Experts point to harnesses adorned with colored glass and Mediterranean coral as indications that some accessories were not just functional, but ornamental.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
Multipurpose nasturtiums can be grown for their edible flowers and leaves, or enjoyed as pollinator-friendly ornamentals.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Most growers plant zinnias in ornamental gardens or pots and harvest the blooms for cut flowers and bouquets.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Experts point to harnesses adorned with colored glass and Mediterranean coral as indications that some accessories were not just functional, but ornamental.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
However, some thrips are generalists that are equally attracted to vegetables, ornamentals, herbs, and houseplants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
Multipurpose nasturtiums can be grown for their edible flowers and leaves, or enjoyed as pollinator-friendly ornamentals.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
Adjective
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Take advantage of these impressive Crate and Barrel savings, then keep scrolling to shop more clearance section finds, including a 9-drawer dresser, a decorative vase, and a canopy bed.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This east-west design features a sleek, streamlined profile with tubular handles and decorative ties, embodying Alaïa’s commitment to sculptural form and functionality.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Isabelle McCalla gives an endearing, heartfelt and sometimes tearful performance as Elinor, who sings poignantly about her desire to be more useful in society than just a child-bearing ornament.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The species’s presence in the U.K. dates back at least two hundred and fifty thousand years, and has inspired whimsical reverence—badgers appear across children’s literature and cartoons, on holiday ornaments, and as beloved mascots—and extreme loathing.—
Anna Russell,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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This year’s novelties included the first new collection from Rolex since 2012, the debut of the world’s most complicated wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin and more.—
Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Every Record Store Day should have at least one useless but irresistible novelty like this… and the fact that the music’s good (mixed by Steven Wilson!) is gravy.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2025
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Purchases of food, drink, lanterns to launch on the lake and souvenirs require Wildbucks, scrip that can be bought on the grounds.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
9 Apr. 2025
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The beautiful bookshop boasts fiction and contemporary non-fiction but its speciality is really in higher-end fine art books (that would make for great Parisian souvenirs).—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Slouchy fits with grungy washes were embellished with baubles, distressing and color contrasting patchwork.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Mar. 2025
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Slouchy fits with grungy washes were embellished with baubles, distressing and color contrasting patchwork.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If that’s true, then sure, waste wall space in your kitchen for knickknacks.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
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This backpack's interior is nicely organized with pen holders, a mesh pocket, and a few other slots for your knickknacks, plus a padded section for a 16-inch laptop.—
Adrienne So,
WIRED,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The top tier has a 40-inch-wide surface area, which is large enough to place magazines and trinkets on one side and a tray with snacks and drinks on the other for entertaining.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The store straddles a mood between Californian cool and British rock-star lair, with eyewear displayed amid vintage books and charming trinkets, like a ceramic cigar-smoking Winston Churchill.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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Fanatics is Michael Rubin’s sports lifestyle holding company, a dominant player in apparel, collectibles, and media.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
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Each level ends with a grading system based on time, kills, and combos — as well as specific challenges and collectibles.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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