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Recent Examples of adornment April, gold adornments appear on the walls. ABC News, 10 Aug. 2025 But feathers aren’t the only adornments that ancient animals developed. Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 23 July 2025 However, designers didn’t fully reinvent the wheel, instead making small yet noticeable tweaks to freshen up the silhouette, such as leaning into of-the-moment hues (hello, butter yellow) and details like metal adornments. Kelsey Stewart, refinery29.com, 8 July 2025 Shea Diamond’s makeup is a delightful blend of colorful, dreamy and playful —every hair adornment, rhinestone and winged liner stroke declaring power, visibility, and femme brilliance. Essence, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for adornment
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Noun
  • Studs, leopard print, and DIY ornamentation sit alongside soft pastels, swirling graphic patterns, and a Nouveau color palette inspired by the Parisian Metropolitain signs.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Born into postwar optimism in the mid-20th century, the movement favored steel, concrete, and insulated glass in defiance of ornamentation.
    Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For her, the shelves of novels are more than just decorations.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
  • These towering decorations are easy to set up and feature built-in, glowing lights to dial up the spookiness.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The treasure consists of more than 40 coins and several ancient ornaments made of precious metals, according to the MNIR's announcement.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Their distinctive products include lowball tumblers, decanters, and pitchers as well as decor like holiday ornaments.
    Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025

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“Adornment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornment. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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