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
In wealthy Medellin, hawkers have transformed onetime local drug lord Pablo Escobar into a mascot for touristic trinkets.
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Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Diana put a hidden good luck charm on her dress, too: an 18-carat gold horseshoe trinket studded with white diamonds.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 29 July 2025
From trinkets to decals and pearls, jeweled nails are the ultimate beauty accessory.
—Essence, 23 July 2025
Above and to the right of Carrie's bed are three simple white open shelves that host a variety of trinkets throughout the series.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
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Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Diana put a hidden good luck charm on her dress, too: an 18-carat gold horseshoe trinket studded with white diamonds.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 29 July 2025
From trinkets to decals and pearls, jeweled nails are the ultimate beauty accessory.
—Essence, 23 July 2025
Above and to the right of Carrie's bed are three simple white open shelves that host a variety of trinkets throughout the series.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trinket
Noun
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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
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Powdery mildew is a common plant disease that affects ornamentals and edible crops, causing powdery splotches on plant leaves and stems.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Thus, gilt has been applied to all manner of ornaments and architectural detailing in the homes of the historical well-to-do.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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Flashy skull ornaments were important to tyrannosaurs from the start.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
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Home to local boutiques, specialty shops, and artisan galleries, this is the perfect place to find a souvenir to take home—and much more.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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As many travelers return from trips with souvenirs of their adventures, some also bring back an unwelcome case of jetlag.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The dining room’s leather seating, custom bauble ceiling and a 1,100-gallon aquarium pair perfectly with a menu of salmon and strip loin.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Some of our favorites included the summer-ready dresses and kaftans, which pair perfectly with the signature accessories, such as wrap bracelets and beaded baubles.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
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“Trinket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trinket. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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