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 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.
—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
Pinning her veil beneath the knot allowed the two adornments to not overlap.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
At the show's afterparty, Browne and his models—some still wearing the metallic hair adornments from the show—loosened up a bit as a DJ positioned in one corner of the tent attempted to manifest Latifah with a quick mix of her hits.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
There was no sour cream, avocado or other adornments, just spicy meat in a soft tortilla.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 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, 28 Jan. 2026
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
Pinning her veil beneath the knot allowed the two adornments to not overlap.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
At the show's afterparty, Browne and his models—some still wearing the metallic hair adornments from the show—loosened up a bit as a DJ positioned in one corner of the tent attempted to manifest Latifah with a quick mix of her hits.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
There was no sour cream, avocado or other adornments, just spicy meat in a soft tortilla.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 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, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornments
Noun
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Discovery tales → Archaeologists uncovered a 1,000-year-old tomb containing gold chest plates, ear ornaments and other elite burial treasures.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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There were no ornaments, no photos, no paintings.—
Josh Ireland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Among his awards and decorations were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.—
ALLEN G. BREED,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Among his awards and decorations were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.—
Allen G. Breed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Adornments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornments. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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