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
One plastic sandwich bag full of random baubles could bring in more than $20,000 once the gold was refined.
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
With its carat count, royal connections, and age, the Prince of Wales feathers brooch is a cut above many of the baubles in Queen Camilla’s impressive collection.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Whether your baubles are gold, silver, diamond, or costume jewelry, here’s how to clean rings to maintain their brilliance and condition over time.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Small, independent merchants don’t offer the bric-a-brac of Christmas baubles of embroidered kilts found in nearby (and more touristy) Pitlochry, but instead opt for used books at The Birnam Reader, artisanal cheeses and baked goods at Aran Bakery, and small-batch gin at LÒN.
—Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
Kate's Upstate The go-to boutique for fashion finds in the village, Kate’s Upstate is the place to pick up cozy sweaters, dresses, sparkly baubles, and attire for the whole family.
—Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Rather than styling these eye-catching picks with, say, a gold-lamé number, nod at the ’80s in a more contemporary way with oversized blazers, pleated pants, relaxed button-downs, and cigarette jeans; these baubles stand out against a more understated backdrop.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
Gold baubles and hardware have been a fixture in Schiaparelli’s surreal denim pieces.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
January can feel a bit dreary, especially after the all the holiday baubles and Christmas lights are packed away.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
With its carat count, royal connections, and age, the Prince of Wales feathers brooch is a cut above many of the baubles in Queen Camilla’s impressive collection.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Whether your baubles are gold, silver, diamond, or costume jewelry, here’s how to clean rings to maintain their brilliance and condition over time.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Small, independent merchants don’t offer the bric-a-brac of Christmas baubles of embroidered kilts found in nearby (and more touristy) Pitlochry, but instead opt for used books at The Birnam Reader, artisanal cheeses and baked goods at Aran Bakery, and small-batch gin at LÒN.
—Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
Kate's Upstate The go-to boutique for fashion finds in the village, Kate’s Upstate is the place to pick up cozy sweaters, dresses, sparkly baubles, and attire for the whole family.
—Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Rather than styling these eye-catching picks with, say, a gold-lamé number, nod at the ’80s in a more contemporary way with oversized blazers, pleated pants, relaxed button-downs, and cigarette jeans; these baubles stand out against a more understated backdrop.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
Gold baubles and hardware have been a fixture in Schiaparelli’s surreal denim pieces.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
January can feel a bit dreary, especially after the all the holiday baubles and Christmas lights are packed away.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baubles
Noun
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Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Mellano raises flowers, succulents and ornamentals on hundreds of acres in South Morro Hills.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These adorable multicolor glasses look like they’re inspired by spring garden ornaments.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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In addition to carrying her own creations in the 800-square-foot storefront, Wolfer’s inventory includes handmade quilts, greeting cards, oyster shell ornaments and photography on display.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Small and ominous-looking, the plants are commonly sold as novelties, and many a curious child (or adult) has triggered its sinister traps with a pencil to see its amazingly rapid response.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 66 luxury watchmakers participating in the seven-day event are reserving all their new novelties for Geneva, after all.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These kinds of trinkets were not particularly surprising to me.—
Magdalena Stawkowski,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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But for UConn, those may be future eBay trinkets.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For all other schools, these are souvenirs.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Shop For Unique Gifts Shop the length of Mason Avenue for unique souvenirs.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Baubles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baubles. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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