as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
shelves cluttered with tchotchkes from a lifetime of vacations
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Recent Examples of tchotchke
Simpler details include adding more color to your space or adding period appropriate decor and tchotchkes.
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Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
Holiday Markets and Shopping Faneuil Hall Marketplace is decked out with holiday decorations and offers dozens of vendors with unique Boston tchotchkes.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 8 Dec. 2024
But even more important than buying a few tchotchkes, Foell says, is that visitors leave with the true spirit of the holidays.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 1 Dec. 2024
Traditionally consisting of candies or little tchotchkes, gift recipients had the opportunity to be surprised with a small treat each separate day.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
Holiday Markets and Shopping Faneuil Hall Marketplace is decked out with holiday decorations and offers dozens of vendors with unique Boston tchotchkes.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 8 Dec. 2024
But even more important than buying a few tchotchkes, Foell says, is that visitors leave with the true spirit of the holidays.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 1 Dec. 2024
Traditionally consisting of candies or little tchotchkes, gift recipients had the opportunity to be surprised with a small treat each separate day.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tchotchke
Noun
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Multipurpose nasturtiums can be grown for their edible flowers and leaves, or enjoyed as pollinator-friendly ornamentals.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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Otherwise, use of a fungicide labeled for rust control on ornamentals would be helpful.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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While many tourists in Istanbul marvel at the Hagia Sophia or explore the Grand Bazaar, Mark Pollard had a different kind of souvenir in mind: a fuller head of hair.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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These foldable totes take up minimal space and weight in your bag, yet can serve many different purposes, including that of a beach bag, wet bag for swimsuits, grocery bag, or extra shopping bag for souvenirs.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2025
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Once the candle is burned, the smaller vessels could be used for knickknacks and the larger ones could double as plant holders. Got My Eye on You Who doesn’t need a little protection — or a lot?—
Alix Strauss,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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The ceiling panels are scuffed, the walls are decorated with movie posters, and the desks are dotted with equipment, knickknacks, and struggling houseplants.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 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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Words that foiled spellers included chrysal, athanor, cloxacillin, heliconius, torticollis, platylepadid and gewgaw, and at one point judges had to review a video replay to determine whether a speller said the letter I or Y.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
9 July 2021
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And how nice to see Cynthia Erivo — to really see the woman and not have her overwhelmed by an elaborate mishmash of ruffles and gewgaws.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2020
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“Tchotchke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tchotchke. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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