as in ornaments
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 adornments
Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments.
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Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Staff members draped us with orchid leis and invited us to stroll the lawn, where instructors taught us how to play the traditional bowling game ulu maika, and artisans offered wood carvings and flower adornments.
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Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
The designer Christian Dior’s signature and wickerwork shells are among other adornments.
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Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Fleetwood wore a silk blazer with several silver adornments and accessorized the look with a pair of bracelets on his right arm and a wide gold wedding band on his left hand.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
From subtle additions to broadening landscaping strategies and adornments that are easy on the eye, these tips can make a big difference in a small space.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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 ring was created by designer Jean Schlumberger and served as a more casual alternative to Jackie's more dazzling adornments.
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Emma Banks,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
Instead, these timeless adornments can fit into everyday life.
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Malana Vantayler,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Staff members draped us with orchid leis and invited us to stroll the lawn, where instructors taught us how to play the traditional bowling game ulu maika, and artisans offered wood carvings and flower adornments.
—
Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
The designer Christian Dior’s signature and wickerwork shells are among other adornments.
—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Fleetwood wore a silk blazer with several silver adornments and accessorized the look with a pair of bracelets on his right arm and a wide gold wedding band on his left hand.
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
From subtle additions to broadening landscaping strategies and adornments that are easy on the eye, these tips can make a big difference in a small space.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
This particular bed set is handmade with leather, wood, suede and brass adornments.
—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
The ring was created by designer Jean Schlumberger and served as a more casual alternative to Jackie's more dazzling adornments.
—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
Instead, these timeless adornments can fit into everyday life.
—
Malana Vantayler,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornments
Noun
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Lawn Ornaments Too many lawn ornaments, such as gnomes, fairies, dolls, or flamingos, read as tacky to Emily Roose, the founder of Emily Roose Interiors.
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These ornaments were originally intended to symbolize speed, elegance and technological optimism.
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Efe Aydar, the architect and interior designer behind the project, explained that the old hotel’s various ornamentations were stripped away.
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.
Noun
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Minimize decorations if your storage is displayed.
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One notable instance came in season 1 of America's Sweethearts, when Powell was reprimanded for asking where her ornament was on the locker room Christmas tree, as opposed to expressing gratitude for the decorations.
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“Adornments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornments. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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