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 team also said the grave was unusual for its small circular shell beads, which served as personal adornments.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
It’s been a good couple years for adornments or accessories that amplify characterization.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
But apparently, that’s also a problem because such adornments were never of great significance to her.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
The floral-and-garden expert selected a silvertip fir, which grows with plenty of space between the branches to allow the adornments to shine.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Braiding patterns and adornments, such as intricate beadwork or coins, were used to communicate a person’s place within the community, while specific styles and decorations were used to signify whether a woman is married or single.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
With the addition of luxury adornments comes higher-than-usual retail price points for each pair.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Chan Luu and Aflalo are two of the brands betting on toe adornments in 2026.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
The book comprises over three dozen portraits by photographer James Van Der Zee—a renowned figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for depicting Black middle-class life—that offer a visual chronology of the tradition, complete with biblical and mythical adornments.
—Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
It’s been a good couple years for adornments or accessories that amplify characterization.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
But apparently, that’s also a problem because such adornments were never of great significance to her.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
The floral-and-garden expert selected a silvertip fir, which grows with plenty of space between the branches to allow the adornments to shine.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Braiding patterns and adornments, such as intricate beadwork or coins, were used to communicate a person’s place within the community, while specific styles and decorations were used to signify whether a woman is married or single.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
With the addition of luxury adornments comes higher-than-usual retail price points for each pair.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Chan Luu and Aflalo are two of the brands betting on toe adornments in 2026.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
The book comprises over three dozen portraits by photographer James Van Der Zee—a renowned figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for depicting Black middle-class life—that offer a visual chronology of the tradition, complete with biblical and mythical adornments.
—Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornments
Noun
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Christina Argonish, a full-time artisan who creates felt and clay ornaments says that high heat in attics during summers can weaken fibers, and moisture from humidity can encourage mildew.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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After the Eagles won the Super Bowl, a local barber, Tony Riley, crafted totes out of the banner that hung outside Lincoln Financial Field and a business in suburban Philly crafted Christmas tree ornaments out of old jerseys.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Enjoy lion dances, traditional music, acrobatics, local talent including K-Pop and folk performances, street food, a car exhibit, workshops including calligraphy, tea ceremony and creating decorations.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Paper Decorations and Christmas Cards Holiday cards and vintage or handmade paper decorations are ultra-fragile, says Argonish.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Adornments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornments. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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