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
Stan Tekiela, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Space plants three to four feet apart, ensuring blackberries planted in ornamental beds have at least a three-foot circumference free of competition for rooting.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
Other foxtail plants were not in the photo but nearby ornamentals appeared to be suffering from excessive water too.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
It was brought here by people to be planted as an ornamental tree and has exploded across the country, growing in all sorts of habitat and crowding out the native trees and shrubs.
—Stan Tekiela, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Space plants three to four feet apart, ensuring blackberries planted in ornamental beds have at least a three-foot circumference free of competition for rooting.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
These vertically growing junipers are used as privacy screens and backdrops for other ornamentals.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
Other foxtail plants were not in the photo but nearby ornamentals appeared to be suffering from excessive water too.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
Adjective
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On the new range wall, a quartzite shelf that matches the tall backsplash and counter provides both functional and decorative space.—
Jody Garlock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Different decorative lights hang in different areas, too.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Distinguished by its lack of ornament, the building overlooks historic Michaelerplatz.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2025
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The ornaments were first in Spiegel’s catalog and offered wholesale to retailers Kress, Woolworth’s and Eagle’s throughout the country.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many novelty ice trays have unique shapes such as hearts, cats and stars to delight any dinner party guest.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Derek Friedman, who owns two Sports Fans stores and a novelty sock store on the mall, spoke in support of the security initiative at the news conference.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Looking for some spooky souvenirs to bring back home?—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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On your drive, stop in the iconic Rain Barrell Village to buy kitschy souvenirs or handcrafted pieces from local artisans.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Every day brings with it new discoveries, like the original stone flooring in the hallway, and a selection of vintage glass baubles and suitcases that had been gathering dust in the vacant property.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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With Murano glass baubles dangling in the restaurants and beautiful bouquets orchestrated by the full-time florist in the passageways, every corner of the ship seems frame-worthy.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If a book doesn’t catch your eye, a knickknack probably will.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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For a piece in this week’s issue, Helfand speaks with all parties involved, and even visits Elvis in his current resting place, amid dusty knickknacks and towering piles of junk in an office behind a mechanic’s garage.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
The New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This cute little trinket dish helps Mom keep track of the tiny stuff—rings, earrings, or that one rogue hair tie.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
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Fixed an issue where trinkets couldn't be sold to merchants.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The collectible included with each regular meal features a matching card and a code that customers can redeem in the Minecraft Marketplace.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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The fact that federal tax law treats collectibles differently—imposing a capital gains rate of up to 28%—only adds to the complexity when those collectibles are held within a DAO structure.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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