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 restaurateur’s identity is represented via cultural adornments, family photographs or artwork plastered along the walls.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
The team also said the grave was unusual for its small circular shell beads, which served as personal adornments.
—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
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
The team also said the grave was unusual for its small circular shell beads, which served as personal adornments.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornments
Noun
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Find jewelry, homewares, Christmas ornaments, gifts, and more at this artisan store, which represents many different craftsmakers and has two locations in town.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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But over the next 75 years, people kept tweaking the cocktail, hanging ornaments on it.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The open shelf keeps decorations on display and TV remotes handy, while the two drawers underneath offer chic hiding spots for clutter when unexpected guests stop by.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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Today, with the plush sofas and cozy decorations installed by the real estate folks tasked with selling the place, the house feels very much like a home.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Adornments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornments. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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