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
Beads appear regularly in the archaeological record as a form of adornment, currency and social exchange, but the collection from the Montelirio grave, part of the Valencina archaeological site near Seville, is the largest ever recorded worldwide, according to new research.
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Spring fashion’s wild new shapes and bold adornments extend from head to toe in striking hues.
—Naguel Rivero Ian Bradley, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
What ensues is an affirmation from patrons; their adornments essentially become an armor.
—Nia Shumake, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Researchers found no personal items or adornments associated with the remains, except for a black stone armband dated to between 300–200 B.C.—indicating a potential age for the burials.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Spring fashion’s wild new shapes and bold adornments extend from head to toe in striking hues.
—Naguel Rivero Ian Bradley, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
What ensues is an affirmation from patrons; their adornments essentially become an armor.
—Nia Shumake, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Researchers found no personal items or adornments associated with the remains, except for a black stone armband dated to between 300–200 B.C.—indicating a potential age for the burials.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornment
Noun
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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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Simple forms and geometries abound, with a distinct lack of more organic elements like curved shapes, soft textures, and overly decorative ornamentation.—
Lauren Gallow,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2025
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Today, ancient Greco-Roman statues housed in museums are typically stark white and devoid of decoration.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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These included dress shopping, venue hunting, and the preparing of DIY decorations.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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This year, players can build and customize a shinobi hideout, including a forge for weapon upgrades and aesthetic ornaments via the Sekiryu Hideout Pack.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some popular categories include: Table decorations: These include table runners, candles, flowers, centerpieces and ornaments.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Adornment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornment. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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