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
The adornments of his life told an unfinished story of an American proud of his Chinese and Black heritage.
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Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Her only adornment is a little jewelry, including her signature multiple earrings.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Specifically, their feathers were prized by hat makers for the adornment of women’s hats.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
This spirit of elegant, everyday adornment stands in sharp contrast to the Y2K era of crop tops and low-rise jeans, Wallner says, when people actually needed something to tell the time, and therefore gravitated towards eye-popping, in-your-face, men’s styles.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
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Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Her only adornment is a little jewelry, including her signature multiple earrings.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Specifically, their feathers were prized by hat makers for the adornment of women’s hats.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
This spirit of elegant, everyday adornment stands in sharp contrast to the Y2K era of crop tops and low-rise jeans, Wallner says, when people actually needed something to tell the time, and therefore gravitated towards eye-popping, in-your-face, men’s styles.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornment
Noun
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Their handbags would be architectural in shape, sleek and spare of overwrought ornamentation.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
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The Raw Edition from Copenhagen Distillery is a clear statement of intent, avoiding ornamentation and putting instead process and material at the forefront.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Along with a glimmering Christmas display of ornaments and decorations, the Guamans have collections of garden and holiday gnomes.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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For some, July 4th gatherings focus on fireworks, games, and decorations.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The proud parents coordinated with their Christmas tree, which was filled with matching ornaments.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The white wash paint is distressed for an antique look, and the scalloped legs are accented with botanical ornaments.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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“Adornment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornment. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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