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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Experts point to harnesses adorned with colored glass and Mediterranean coral as indications that some accessories were not just functional, but ornamental.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
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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Adjective
Most growers plant zinnias in ornamental gardens or pots and harvest the blooms for cut flowers and bouquets.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Experts point to harnesses adorned with colored glass and Mediterranean coral as indications that some accessories were not just functional, but ornamental.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
However, some thrips are generalists that are equally attracted to vegetables, ornamentals, herbs, and houseplants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
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Take advantage of these impressive Crate and Barrel savings, then keep scrolling to shop more clearance section finds, including a 9-drawer dresser, a decorative vase, and a canopy bed.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The dupatta holds cultural and often religious significance, serving as both a modest covering and a decorative accessory in South Asian fashion.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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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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This year’s novelties included the first new collection from Rolex since 2012, the debut of the world’s most complicated wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin and more.—
Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Create novelty by rotating toys Cats can get bored with their toys.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Purchases of food, drink, lanterns to launch on the lake and souvenirs require Wildbucks, scrip that can be bought on the grounds.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
9 Apr. 2025
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The beautiful bookshop boasts fiction and contemporary non-fiction but its speciality is really in higher-end fine art books (that would make for great Parisian souvenirs).—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Slouchy fits with grungy washes were embellished with baubles, distressing and color contrasting patchwork.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Mar. 2025
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Slouchy fits with grungy washes were embellished with baubles, distressing and color contrasting patchwork.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Mar. 2025
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If that’s true, then sure, waste wall space in your kitchen for knickknacks.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
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This backpack's interior is nicely organized with pen holders, a mesh pocket, and a few other slots for your knickknacks, plus a padded section for a 16-inch laptop.—
Adrienne So,
WIRED,
13 Feb. 2025
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This cute little trinket dish helps Mom keep track of the tiny stuff—rings, earrings, or that one rogue hair tie.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
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Fixed an issue where trinkets couldn't be sold to merchants.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fanatics is Michael Rubin’s sports lifestyle holding company, a dominant player in apparel, collectibles, and media.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
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Each level ends with a grading system based on time, kills, and combos — as well as specific challenges and collectibles.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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