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
Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2025
More people have been getting sprawling ornamental designs that wrap around their fingers.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 7 July 2025
Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
It’s also been carved for interior and exterior ornamental purposes.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2025
More people have been getting sprawling ornamental designs that wrap around their fingers.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 7 July 2025
Noun
Many deciduous ornamentals including redbuds, forsythia, crabapples, fruit trees, quince azaleas and many others were not adversely affected by last summer’s drought and the cold, windy winter and frozen soils that followed.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
Adjective
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Originally crafted as both decorative and practical glassware, milk glass was used for everything from vases and bowls to compotes, pitchers, and cake stands.—
Kendall Bettle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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But now the spot, which was located in a former Prada showroom, has apparently shut down for good, its doors and windows covered with floral and otherwise decorative prints.—
Connie Ogle
July 7,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Experts believe that rice played a role in rituals that were performed in the cave, which also included fine pottery, shell pendants and ornaments.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Right now, Amazon has marked down window candles, pillow covers, ornaments, and string lights to celebrate Christmas in July.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
Noun
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But attendance at Sutter Health Park has likely received a boost from the novelty available to fans, of seeing a major-league team play in a 13,400-seat, minor-league stadium.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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O’Brien says his critics might be confused because of the novelty of his approach.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Memorabilia, souvenirs, and keepsakes take us back in time.—
Margot Singer
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Members volunteered at the ticket table, concessions, and souvenir table..—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Anthony is part of a triumvirate of baubles the Red Sox have dangled before their fan base for several seasons.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
12 June 2025
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Hill piled on the accessories, and walked the red carpet with large burgundy sunglasses, gold bauble earrings, a blue Hermés Kelly bag and an umbrella that perfectly matched the color of her suit.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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In our woeful orthography, choir, and liar rhyme, daughter and laughter don’t, and knickknack has four—count them, four—entirely useless K’s.—
Gabe Henry,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Tired of lining Instagram owner Mark Zuckerberg’s pockets without any return, Tapia recently spearheaded the work to open an accompanying online shop, the Los Feliz General Store, which sells shirts and knickknacks.—
Nate Rogers,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This tiny trinket box makes a perfect gift (especially paired with a little something sweet inside).—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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Temple Street Night Market is a favorite for trinkets and souvenirs.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Last month, nearly 125,000 fans attended Fanatics’ (which owns trading card company Topps) second annual convention centered around all things sports and collectibles.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
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Investors should approach collectible or numismatic coins with care unless they are experienced in that niche, as these products often carry high premiums and fluctuating value.—
Max Baecker,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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