as in decorations
something that decorates or beautifies
her collection of plaster gnomes which she uses as lawn ornaments
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as in decorates
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
delicate crystal figurines ornament the mantel over the fireplace
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Recent Examples of ornaments
Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
What remains in a lot of these tracks, then, are dazzling little ornaments.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Behind them a young man with a paint-flecked beard followed the designer about the set, twitching the hem of the velvet curtains hung at the window and rearranging the ornaments on the mantelpiece.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Discovery tales → Archaeologists uncovered a 1,000-year-old tomb containing gold chest plates, ear ornaments and other elite burial treasures.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
There were no ornaments, no photos, no paintings.
—Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Putting up the Christmas tree last year with ornaments Ryan and his sister made was tough, Gary said.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Callahan's of Calabash is the place for nautical gifts, tees, homemade fudge, and Christmas ornaments.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Stones that fail Brown’s checks become ornaments for the home or garden, scrap pieces of granite are turned into bottle stops, cheese boards and coasters.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
In addition to carrying her own creations in the 800-square-foot storefront, Wolfer’s inventory includes handmade quilts, greeting cards, oyster shell ornaments and photography on display.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
What remains in a lot of these tracks, then, are dazzling little ornaments.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Behind them a young man with a paint-flecked beard followed the designer about the set, twitching the hem of the velvet curtains hung at the window and rearranging the ornaments on the mantelpiece.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Discovery tales → Archaeologists uncovered a 1,000-year-old tomb containing gold chest plates, ear ornaments and other elite burial treasures.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
There were no ornaments, no photos, no paintings.
—Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Putting up the Christmas tree last year with ornaments Ryan and his sister made was tough, Gary said.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Callahan's of Calabash is the place for nautical gifts, tees, homemade fudge, and Christmas ornaments.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Stones that fail Brown’s checks become ornaments for the home or garden, scrap pieces of granite are turned into bottle stops, cheese boards and coasters.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornaments
Noun
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Shoppers can also find mini refrigerators and even Christmas decorations.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hallways between classrooms were adorned with decorations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The iconic Burberry pattern, which is known as the Burberry Check, decorates the sole of the shoe, adding more brand identity to the shoes.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Chavez’s name also adorns buildings and departments across California college campuses, especially those focused on Latino communities, Chicano studies and labor studies.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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Since Fossil started releasing its special-edition ring watches — tapping everyone from Barbie to Nick Jonas and Disney for the task — people started falling in love with the adornments’ more playful side, not to mention mini-watches’ unisex wearability and gift-worthiness.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Mar. 2026
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This particular bed set is handmade with leather, wood, suede and brass adornments.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Ornaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornaments. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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