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
Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Leaf mulch can be applied to vegetable gardens or ornamental beds and its dark, earthy color blends right into landscapes and looks appealing in container gardens as well.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2024
Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024
Preparing planting beds, pruning ornamentals and caring for potted plants all part of the San Diego County weather prep
December is gift-giving time, and what better gifts to give your gardening besties (or yourself) than the opportunity to become a better gardener?
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
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Adjective
Add hints of lighter colors with pastel pumpkins and flowers mixed in with darker-colored plants like ornamental kale and creeping jenny.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Leaf mulch can be applied to vegetable gardens or ornamental beds and its dark, earthy color blends right into landscapes and looks appealing in container gardens as well.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2024
Noun
Ceanothus or California lilac is a worthy ornamental that blooms at this time in every shade of blue, the rarest flower color.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024
Preparing planting beds, pruning ornamentals and caring for potted plants all part of the San Diego County weather prep
December is gift-giving time, and what better gifts to give your gardening besties (or yourself) than the opportunity to become a better gardener?
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
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This non-toxic soy candle burns for up to 45 hours and comes with a decorative lid for snuffing out the flame, too.Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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In addition to holding the record for skinniest skyscraper, the building is also the second tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere, reaching a whopping 1,428 feet high, including a 300-foot decorative steel crown.Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 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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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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Early iterations seemed more like novelty acts than transformative tools.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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What started out as a novelty race is now a surprisingly popular way of testing your limits—which makes the format intriguing to scientists seeking to understand what defines those limits.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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Be warned, though: make some extra room in your suitcase for souvenirs, because this little city has a whole lot to offer.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Over the coming days, the owners of Four Seasons Total Landscaping did their patriotic duty and cashed in on their temporary notoriety, selling souvenirs to commemorate the fiasco; to Trump’s detractors, the debacle epitomized the clownish incompetence that had defined his presidency.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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The baubles spanned pearls to crystals, mimicking the bag charm trend spurred on by Jane Birkin’s accessorized Hermes bag going viral.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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Overall, the approach gives the pieces a sense of movement—in some cases literally: 21 of the baubles can be easily transformed or adjusted without a visit to a jeweler.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
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Mirroring the look of a vertical bookcase, this would be right at home holding your favorite paperbacks, plants, and other knickknacks in addition to your kicks.Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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The stylish rattan organizer basket is the perfect way to discreetly store away toiletries or knickknacks, while our ivory lush bath rug adds the perfect amount of texture to your space, according to shoppers.Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
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The Maker’s ribbed glass feels like a whiskey tumbler, perfect for storing trinkets after the wax is gone, while Mad et Len’s instantly recognizable pewter containers with thoughtful lids have an alchemical feel.Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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Layer the window with other pieces of art and decorate with plants and small trinkets.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
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Each bottle will be packaged in a collectible box with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Rob Samuels, eighth-generation distiller and managing director of Maker’s Mark; Shannon Arvin, president and CEO of Keeneland Racecourse; and artist Tyler Robertson.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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During the in-store holiday events hosted on Nov. 9, Nov. 29, Dec. 7 and Dec. 21-22, members of the free Target Circle loyalty program will get a free Berry the Bear collectible, while supplies last.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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