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
Arkansas Online, 2 May 2025
Launched well over ten years ago, this conservation program has amassed a staggering array of both native and ornamental species, with over 90 different plant varieties grown in the Reserva Conchal Nursery.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
While deicers are frequently necessary for safety reasons, these products can damage your plants, causing lawns and ornamentals to turn brown and die back.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
What to look for: Italianate and Second Empire characteristics and prominent ornamental details.
—Arkansas Online, 2 May 2025
Launched well over ten years ago, this conservation program has amassed a staggering array of both native and ornamental species, with over 90 different plant varieties grown in the Reserva Conchal Nursery.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
Plant a productive space that attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators and includes edible plants as well as ornamentals.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
While deicers are frequently necessary for safety reasons, these products can damage your plants, causing lawns and ornamentals to turn brown and die back.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
Adjective
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The pots themselves can be decorative or very simple, so choose containers that best suit your taste.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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The Fechin House displays an astonishing level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, decorative and architectural intrigue, and cleverness on behalf of the maker.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The Bronze Age: Revolutionizing Warfare And Society The science of metallurgy was practiced in Egypt, where heating copper enabled mold-casting into tools and ornaments.—
Ed Macha,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The hand ornament represents the friendship between women, a spokesperson for Hu told me.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Having a greater sense of ownership, variety, novelty and excitement about their work does.—
Shannon Gabriel,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The tight competition and novelty of the race outcomes positions the sport well for gaming, Johnson said.—
Harriet Taylor,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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Believed to be made from a sheep’s appendix, the prophylactic dates back to 1830 and is likely a souvenir from a brothel, according to a statement from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam on Tuesday.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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John Rave reaches milestone Rave, who made his big-league debut on Monday, left Kauffman Stadium with a special souvenir from Wednesday’s game: the baseball from his first hit as a major-leaguer.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Inside the vast, white manufacturing hall, bags and bags of blood dangle overhead, suspended from a steel rail like macabre baubles.—
Nicola Twilley,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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That includes this compact jewelry box that has a zip closure to keep your necklaces, earrings, and other baubles secure, as well as little pockets and slots for organization.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 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
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The two small drawers are perfect for storing all of those out-the-door essentials and knickknacks, while the overall glamour of this piece would look right at home in an upscale apartment or quiet country home.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The same goes for my nightstands, which are also fairly small and constantly occupied by my Kindle, physical books, water bottle, and trinkets.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
27 May 2025
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So long as Netanyahu refuses to go along with any of Trump’s grand diplomatic initiatives, which might require him to end the Gaza war or entertain some semblance of Palestinian statehood, Israel has nothing to give Trump other than symbolic trinkets.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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Crybabies also come in various different characters (20 total, including collabs with The Powerpuff Girls and Disney), and limited edition collectibles.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
6 June 2025
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Now, ahead of the scheduled debut on Wednesday Season 2 in August, toy and collectibles company NECA is releasing new action figures from the series.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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