as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies
the only adornment in the sparely furnished bedroom was a small portrait of the poet Walt Whitman
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Recent Examples of adornment
This particular bed set is handmade with leather, wood, suede and brass adornments.
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
The front of the skirt was designed with a center-front button placket, which can be worn as an adornment to the skirt in two crisp columns, or, as a robe or jacket.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The high-low hair adornment has arrived.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
The flag had become a landmark, a giant adornment in the heart of downtown.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
The front of the skirt was designed with a center-front button placket, which can be worn as an adornment to the skirt in two crisp columns, or, as a robe or jacket.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The high-low hair adornment has arrived.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
The flag had become a landmark, a giant adornment in the heart of downtown.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornment
Noun
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It is surrounded by appliqué ornamentation reflecting the decorative arts of each culture and an ornate frieze around the periphery.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yet its sleek, monochromatic design serves as a quiet counterpoint to the temple’s rich ornamentation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Guests at the preview got a peek at table decorations and other aesthetic concepts for the ball, which raises money to benefit San Diego-area nonprofits.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Besides decorations at the airport, two more streetcars are to be wrapped by early May.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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When kuru’s vocals get more monotone, Backstage hologram ornaments the toplines with gorgeous digital keyboard parts that reference the crusty, low-res soundtracks of Nintendo DS-era RPGs like Pokemon Diamond & Pearl.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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During the service, it is presented along with a number of spiritual ornaments, including the sovereign's orb and several swords, per the Royal Collection Trust.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Adornment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornment. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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