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as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
a display case in the antiques shop filled with costume jewelry and various kickshaws from the 1920s
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2
as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
the company's holiday party always features an array of artfully confected kickshaws
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Noun
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While deicers are frequently necessary for safety reasons, these products can damage your plants, causing lawns and ornamentals to turn brown and die back.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025 -
These vertically growing junipers are used as privacy screens and backdrops for other ornamentals.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The way it's swirled into the frozen treat ensures that customers get a taste of Thin Mint in every sip or bite.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Ina cleverly upgrades this childhood treat in a few easy ways.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The three armor ornaments are based on different Stormtrooper designs.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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This Dior collection was sparser on bags and shoes, those brisk-selling tack-ons that designers can get carried away with, festooning them to models like ornaments on a Christmas tree.—
Jacob Gallagher,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Kickshaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickshaw. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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