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
But at their core, pockets represented functional clothing, and women’s dress was meant to be decorative; these ideas crystallized during the Enlightenment era, which also led to men ditching their heels and more ornate adornments, and instead adopting more sober, standardized dress.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Sultry Scarves As Seen On Kaitlyn Dever Both men and women have been rocking scarves, capes, and other adornments on the red carpet, as Kaitlyn Dever showcased at the SAG Awards.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In a statement, Romanian officials said the ancient adornments included two fibulae, or brooches, and one bracelet.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The drop-waist skirt of the floor-length dress featured a bevy of feathery adornments, adding textural juxtaposition as well as a 1920s vibe to the garment.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Sultry Scarves As Seen On Kaitlyn Dever Both men and women have been rocking scarves, capes, and other adornments on the red carpet, as Kaitlyn Dever showcased at the SAG Awards.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In a statement, Romanian officials said the ancient adornments included two fibulae, or brooches, and one bracelet.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The drop-waist skirt of the floor-length dress featured a bevy of feathery adornments, adding textural juxtaposition as well as a 1920s vibe to the garment.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornment
Noun
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, and bearing only the inscription: Franciscus.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The other was almost entirely absent of decoration, but was found with fragments of fabric, which could have come from a material case or the clothes the deceased owner was wearing when buried.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Choose from four Tarot archetypes (The Moon, The Star, The High Priestess, or The Empress) for the perfect flavor and decorations on the set.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The hand ornament represents the friendship between women, a spokesperson for Hu told me.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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First appearing on the marble above the fireplace, the ornaments are now also on the Oval Office walls.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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“Adornment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornment. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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