as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
practically every horizontal surface in the Victorian parlor was blanketed with fussy little bibelots
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Recent Examples of bibelot
The painting then remained in the artist’s possession and out of public sight until it was bought, in 1927, as a chic bibelot for a swanky members-only social club in London.
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Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022
Bruno Magli’s luxe nappa leather bibelot upgrades the standard-issue, white plastic AirPods case.
—Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2021
Inside there is a small desk with a computer; a bookshelf is adorned with bibelots and certificates of appreciation with her name in fancy script.
—New York Times, 29 May 2018
Well, nobody ever brought in any bibelot on Dominique.
—William Middleton, Town & Country, 7 Mar. 2018
Oh, if only Trump had a crystal ball among those Bedminster bibelots!
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2017
Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022
Bruno Magli’s luxe nappa leather bibelot upgrades the standard-issue, white plastic AirPods case.
—Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2021
Inside there is a small desk with a computer; a bookshelf is adorned with bibelots and certificates of appreciation with her name in fancy script.
—New York Times, 29 May 2018
Well, nobody ever brought in any bibelot on Dominique.
—William Middleton, Town & Country, 7 Mar. 2018
Oh, if only Trump had a crystal ball among those Bedminster bibelots!
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bibelot
Noun
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But while many edibles and ornamentals make good companions for apples and other fruit trees, some plants just don't belong in your backyard orchard.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Hanging ornaments with care can be one of the highlights of the holiday season, but untangling wads of string lights is far less enjoyable.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully Etsy sells troves of vintage ornaments to start your own traditions or recreate the supermodel’s holiday style.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Bibelot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bibelot. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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