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
Fabricated in 18-karat gold designs that evoke the splendors of Asian and Indian jewels as well as European adornments of old, this brand is alive with a large array of notably fine gemstones including diamonds, colored sapphires, pearls and tourmalines.
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
But bold and bright adornments aren't only layered over neutral outfits, they're added to bold and bright outfits, too.
—Angela Law, refinery29.com, 17 May 2024
In keeping with Protestant beliefs that reject excessive adornment, the church was stripped of many of its statues and other decorative elements, but the stained glass windows remain.
—Tracey Teo, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2024
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.
—Anika Ljung, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
But bold and bright adornments aren't only layered over neutral outfits, they're added to bold and bright outfits, too.
—Angela Law, refinery29.com, 17 May 2024
In keeping with Protestant beliefs that reject excessive adornment, the church was stripped of many of its statues and other decorative elements, but the stained glass windows remain.
—Tracey Teo, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2024
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.
—Anika Ljung, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornment
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And just as the Breuer Building is largely free from ornamentation, the faces of both the B/1 and the B/1M are void of numbers or symbols.Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Spending days perfecting each instrument’s entry, his approach to ornamentation is uniquely vocal.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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What to expect: This temporary festive train features lights, decorations and plenty of photo ops.Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Unique handmade gifts, festive decorations and creative DIY projects.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 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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“Adornment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornment. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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