adornments

plural of adornment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of adornments The all-black look was completed with custom Miss Z pumps from Louboutin, carrying the arachnid theme down to her feet with a mesh spider-web design and 3D spider adornments. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The adornments will include traditional dress, crafts, pottery, baskets, blankets, posters or anything the decorators choose to show off about their heritage. Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Biles stepped out in a red wine and metallic dress designed by DO LONG, detailed with gem-like adornments and dramatic tulle. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 When Christmas rolls around, her home can be found overflowing with cheerful Hobby Lobby finds, from red and green adornments to unique, oversized jingle bells. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments. 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornments
Noun
  • The report also alleges that Chavez-DeRemer used her staff for personal tasks, such as organizing her closet and purchasing holiday ornaments.
    Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Especially memorable designs include its Naga choker, wherein each gem represents ornaments worn by a different native tribe, and its Naga orchid necklace, inspired by the nearly 400 species of the flowering plant found in the region.
    Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Inside the Mallahi family compound, a blast tore a crater through the roof and walls, leaving floral decorations, carpets and household belongings buried in rubble and shattered glass.
    Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, the resort hosts a range of holiday programming each year, including lights, decorations, entertainment and seasonal attractions.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Adornments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornments. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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