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
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.
—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
So, The Mirror is more about fresh adornments than drastic reinvention.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
Perhaps that’s because modern architecture rarely has the kind of adornments that might prompt a builder to consider including a Chicago Municipal Device somewhere in the external design.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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
So, The Mirror is more about fresh adornments than drastic reinvention.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
Perhaps that’s because modern architecture rarely has the kind of adornments that might prompt a builder to consider including a Chicago Municipal Device somewhere in the external design.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornments
Noun
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A lot of ornaments and tinsel on the Christmas tree.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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But early last Saturday evening, two bullets shattered the glass between displays of Christmas ornaments and dining plates.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kansas Citians are feeding into the excitement with events, decorations and more adorning the city.—
Zuri Primos
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Florists used more than 30,000 flowers, most the yellow and white colors of the Holy See flag, for the carpets that feature decorations such as the Holy See keys.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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“Adornments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornments. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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