adornments

plural of adornment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of adornments The bra top style featured rhinestone adornments and a singular strap that traveled down the length of Larsson’s waist. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornments
Noun
  • In July, 2001, at 19 years old, I was arrested with two friends for stealing lawn ornaments from people’s front yards and a park bench from outside a Home Depot.
    — August Mangeney, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Library patron Betsie Hale did quilling years ago when her children were in grammar school, making Christmas ornaments on white paper with pearls or rhinestones for her kids to give away as presents.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 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
  • The tariff relief extends to an array of products, from US coal and agricultural products to made-in-China toys, car seats and holiday decorations.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The space was complete with star decorations and a white birthday cake with strawberries.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Adornments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornments. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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