as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies
the only adornment in the sparely furnished bedroom was a small portrait of the poet Walt Whitman
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Recent Examples of adornment
Although the previous minimalist jewelry trend still holds stake in jewelry boxes as timeless finishing touches, the style pendulum has swung back to all-out maximalism in the jewelry market with fresh takes on dramatic adornments.
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Anika Ljung, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
Havaianas slim square sandals, $34 The Embellished Essential: Mango leather sandals with adornment, $100
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—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 26 July 2024
This city’s jewelry artisans have been making jewels since 600 B.C., beginning with decorative bronze ornaments that functioned as clothing fasteners— such adornments were sublime brooches.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
This opening half is surprisingly light — a hangout movie, almost — but the second half becomes a lot more heavy going while, oddly, never really expanding the focus (for arthouse audiences, 3hrs 15 minutes is nothing, making the intermission more of an adornment than a necessity).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2024
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Anika Ljung, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
Havaianas slim square sandals, $34 The Embellished Essential: Mango leather sandals with adornment, $100
Vogue Shopping
The insider’s guide to what to shop and how to wear it.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 26 July 2024
This city’s jewelry artisans have been making jewels since 600 B.C., beginning with decorative bronze ornaments that functioned as clothing fasteners— such adornments were sublime brooches.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
This opening half is surprisingly light — a hangout movie, almost — but the second half becomes a lot more heavy going while, oddly, never really expanding the focus (for arthouse audiences, 3hrs 15 minutes is nothing, making the intermission more of an adornment than a necessity).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornment
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This level of ornamentation is typical of Art Deco architecture.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
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Coffins, which were first invented as simple stone structures decorated in feathers and shells during the Stone Age, have become increasingly elaborate with custom ornamentation, lid carvings, and moldings over time.Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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The carousel then featured shots of Khai with some friends, as well as Halloween decorations, pumpkin decorating, Hadid’s skeleton costume and a snap of Khai trick or treating.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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While another golden retriever, Banks, went viral when his owner shared a fairly long list of the things that frighten him, including tarps, frogs, boxes, Halloween decorations and even feather dusters.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The in-house Wondershop brand offers cohesive accessories, so your home can have coordinated, cozy cheer — including trees, garlands, ornaments, toppers, and tree skirts.Olivia Avitt, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Best Gift for Moms Lismore Christmas Bauble Ornament $200.00 Buy Now Lismore, the most iconic and distinguished of the Waterford patterns, is carefully cut into this crystal bauble ornament.Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Adornment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornment. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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