as in ornamentals
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
picked up some cheap baubles at the fair
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Recent Examples of baubles
January can feel a bit dreary, especially after the all the holiday baubles and Christmas lights are packed away.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Statement-making jewelry was the route Harris and Mirren opted for, tapping designer Margot McKinney for the actress’ baubles.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Along the stair railing was a garland adorned with golden baubles and lights.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Red and gold baubles, green wreaths and ribbons were dotted around the Holy Family Church, and a tall Christmas tree draped in tinsel was erected in the corner.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Keep Special Ornaments Safe If trimming the tree with your great-grandmother's baubles seems too risky with a toddler running around, try some techniques that display your treasures farther from little hands and curious pets.
—Caylin Harris, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
Instead companies either evaded attention (like avoiding the eye of Sauron in LOTR), or openly courted favor by parading through the White House and giving the president golden baubles.
—Andrew Winston, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
Aside from Larsson, other trendsetters are joining in on the trend, attaching chains, keychains and other baubles to their jeans.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Balsam Hill’s expertise with high-quality trees extend to their collection of decorative baubles.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Statement-making jewelry was the route Harris and Mirren opted for, tapping designer Margot McKinney for the actress’ baubles.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Along the stair railing was a garland adorned with golden baubles and lights.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Red and gold baubles, green wreaths and ribbons were dotted around the Holy Family Church, and a tall Christmas tree draped in tinsel was erected in the corner.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Keep Special Ornaments Safe If trimming the tree with your great-grandmother's baubles seems too risky with a toddler running around, try some techniques that display your treasures farther from little hands and curious pets.
—Caylin Harris, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
Instead companies either evaded attention (like avoiding the eye of Sauron in LOTR), or openly courted favor by parading through the White House and giving the president golden baubles.
—Andrew Winston, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
Aside from Larsson, other trendsetters are joining in on the trend, attaching chains, keychains and other baubles to their jeans.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Balsam Hill’s expertise with high-quality trees extend to their collection of decorative baubles.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baubles
Noun
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Update ornamentals This is THE time of year to add new plants to your garden — or plant a completely new garden.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Dec. 2025
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But while many edibles and ornamentals make good companions for apples and other fruit trees, some plants just don't belong in your backyard orchard.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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For three years now, the farm has served their Nigerian Pygmy goats donated Christmas trees; free of ornaments, tinsel, and any other side dish, of course.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Simply remove the ornaments and use a waterproof bag to keep the tree from getting dusty or mildewed during months of storage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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There’s much to look forward to—the novelties due to come out at LVMH’s 2026 Watch Week in Milan later this month, for starters—but also much to fret over.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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The hero of the book’s first section is the sixteenth-century Spanish priest and writer Bartolomé de las Casas, who straddled the Old World and the New, issuing startling moral novelties to both.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But there are some amusing additions to her particular collection of trinkets, too.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 Jan. 2026
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The shop even offers other fun souvenirs like clothing, home décor, and gifts.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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When your friends or family head out to hit the slopes, get dressed up in your winter clothes and hit the trail, or hike into town to get some fresh air and some fun souvenirs.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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