as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
the top of his desk was littered with trinkets that were collected as souvenirs from various vacations
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Recent Examples of trinket
Their trinkets are elaborate, crafted.
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Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent discoveries show the one-time Homo sapien competitors were creative enough to craft stone multitools and even collect small trinkets.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
Best Shopping Oaxaca is filled with small boutique shops selling handmade goods (think sandals, bags, homeware, and other trinkets) for every budget.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
And unlike other trinkets that Trump secured through bravado and bluster, the international panel did not bend.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent discoveries show the one-time Homo sapien competitors were creative enough to craft stone multitools and even collect small trinkets.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
Best Shopping Oaxaca is filled with small boutique shops selling handmade goods (think sandals, bags, homeware, and other trinkets) for every budget.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
And unlike other trinkets that Trump secured through bravado and bluster, the international panel did not bend.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trinket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trinket
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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The new line includes silk pajamas, cozy sweaters, charming ornaments, and more holiday-ready treasures.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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More than 200 ornaments created by children and adults with developmental disabilities will adorn the state Christmas tree, furnished courtesy of the state Department of Developmental Services.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Connor showed me one other market, one that was a bit calmer, and pointed me to the best shops to get all my souvenirs.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Did these souvenirs seem counterfeit to her, awful reminders of her long imprisonment in the wrong body?—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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For accessories, Moore opted for dainty baubles from Shay Jewelry.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Aside from Larsson, other trendsetters are joining in on the trend, attaching chains, keychains and other baubles to their jeans.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Trinket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trinket. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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