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
For the designer, the metal adornments are the central feature of the collection.
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Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
Sequin beads and delicate embroidery are some of the most common adornments–though feathers and fil-coupe are thrown in the mix from time to time, as well.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
The adornment, created by Dior Joaillerie’s creative director Victoire de Castellane, was dazzling.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Trump’s tacky rococo gold adornments are growing exponentially.
—Maureen Dowd, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
Sequin beads and delicate embroidery are some of the most common adornments–though feathers and fil-coupe are thrown in the mix from time to time, as well.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
The adornment, created by Dior Joaillerie’s creative director Victoire de Castellane, was dazzling.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Trump’s tacky rococo gold adornments are growing exponentially.
—Maureen Dowd, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for adornment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornment
Noun
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This interplay underscored a broader theme: form itself can be a form of ornamentation.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Around her neck, a rope of heavy onyx beads provided practical ornamentation.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Currently, more than 2,000 items are on sale in the outlet section, including furniture, bedding, and Halloween decorations.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ha-Ha-Halloween Song If your toddler is still a tad freaked out by all the skeletons and ghosts appearing around their neighborhood in the form of creepy decorations, and the prospect of dressing up just doesn’t sound appealing, CoComelon can help.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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Stores are already stocking their shelves with garland and ornaments, but now’s the best time to snag a Christmas tree before the rush.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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When a small mishap threats the holiday sparkle, a new dinosaur ornament called Chris goes on a quest to find his missing hat and prove himself to the others.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Adornment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornment. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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