as in decoration
something that decorates or beautifies
didn't care for Victorian houses and all of their ornamentations
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Recent Examples of ornamentation
Simple forms and geometries abound, with a distinct lack of more organic elements like curved shapes, soft textures, and overly decorative ornamentation.
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Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
But no amount of ornamentation could outshine Palmer's incredibly pretty curls.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Jan. 2025
Now evidence of trip is found The style of ornamentation, depicting an animal with teeth and large eyes, was typical of the late Germanic Iron Age, the period directly before the rise of the Vikings, around 650 to 750 A.D., Nielsen said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Using beads for ornamentation or prayer is ancient.
—Judy Knotts, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
But no amount of ornamentation could outshine Palmer's incredibly pretty curls.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Jan. 2025
Now evidence of trip is found The style of ornamentation, depicting an animal with teeth and large eyes, was typical of the late Germanic Iron Age, the period directly before the rise of the Vikings, around 650 to 750 A.D., Nielsen said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Using beads for ornamentation or prayer is ancient.
—Judy Knotts, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamentation
Noun
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In the script, Auburn offers a blank canvas — no instructions for set decoration.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration in the U.S. for valor on the battlefield.—
Julie Depenbrock,
NPR,
31 Mar. 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
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The exhibit includes hand-wove and embroidered textiles, apparel, blankets and adornments.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Among the Early Iron Age finds were a large pendant, brooches, and a decorative metal disc, often used as a military adornment.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Ornamentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamentation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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