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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
And others are purely ornamental, who are prized more so for their looks than their utility.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
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Adjective
Allium These ornamental onions (Allium) add color and whimsy to the spring garden with their tall, globe-like blooms.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
And others are purely ornamental, who are prized more so for their looks than their utility.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
Taller ornamental grasses work well for the vertical element in more permanent in-ground mum displays, and dwarf varieties, which are still often two feet tall, are well-suited for fall container designs.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
Adjective
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Or was packed into his bag by accident along with a book, or a sock, or a decorative charm.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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This also includes decorative ceramic or other handmade hardware.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sew letters, stars, and shapes to hang on your tree, making sure to stuff the ornaments with cotton before sewing them closed to give a 3-D look.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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At Christmas, beginning at Thanksgiving, the restaurant became a landscape of shimmering presents, trees and ornaments.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Searching patent databases, technical literature and online sources can help test novelty, although no search is perfect.—
Paul Moutzouris,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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From pickle T-shirts and socks to totes, trucker hats, prints, and pillows, there are novelty items galore that would make excellent stocking stuffers or be the stars of any dirty Santa or white elephant gift exchange.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Either way, for those who treasure stamps as souvenirs of destinations once visited, the change may be hard to stomach.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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Here, travelers can visit the Saturday farmers market, hike the trails at Retreat Farm, and shop for one-of-a-kind souvenirs and gifts in the historic downtown.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Sep. 2025
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In his exploration of other mediums, Bittar continues to push the concept of brand identity and conversation to encompass a broader spectrum of more than just fabulous baubles and bags.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This is your stop for it all: clothing, decor, furniture, gifts, and baubles, as The Domain has more than 100 shopping and dining options.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cracker Barrel had plans to remodel its restaurant with a simpler layout, getting rid of some of the clutter, antiques and knickknacks the chain was known for.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Inside, three bedrooms and two baths are packed into roughly 1,300 square feet of eclectically stylish living space, all of it tinged with vintage and artistic touches from cozy nooks to kitschy knickknacks.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The latter is much more economical than the full box, of course, yet includes virtually all of the copious music (if none of the trinkets), save for a couple of tracks that appear to be exclusive to vinyl.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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This model even makes use of the bed frame itself, lining one of the support posts with cork to serve as a pinboard to display photos and memorable trinkets.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hong Kong and Beijing — At a busy market in a small town of China’s Hebei province, Labubu is no longer the coveted collectible displayed in glass cases.—
Haicen Yang,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kevin O’Leary has his eyes on a new alternative market: collectibles.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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