adornments

plural of adornment

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Recent Examples of adornments 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 The designer Christian Dior’s signature and wickerwork shells are among other adornments. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornments
Noun
  • Liberty was founded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty in 1875 and has always been a vast curiosity shop selling ornaments, fabrics, furniture and art from around the world.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 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
  • With this system, the GOKO M6 can spot, identify, and accurately avoid over 200 object types, including people, pets, decorations, furniture, and toys.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
  • Our very own Senior Editor of Content Development has already started receiving reports of Halloween decorations in the wild.
    Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

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“Adornments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornments. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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