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
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.
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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
Here, baby blue stripes punctuate each ring finger, while silver baubles add a touch of shine.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 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
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
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
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
Here, baby blue stripes punctuate each ring finger, while silver baubles add a touch of shine.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 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
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
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
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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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
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Revenue from the sales of programs, novelties, parking and concession dropped even more sharply—down 40%, from $858,548 to $511,960—while team-specific royalties fell 21% from $470,749 to $370,408.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Though denim fashion has homogenized over the past several seasons, Nauman Ahmad, Soorty’s head of product development and business development, sees a growing appetite for novelties.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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The firm has set up a miniature, AI-run vending machine in the firm’s cafeteria to study whether the technology could autonomously operate a small business selling snacks and trinkets.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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The hutch has plenty of space to store mail, stationery, and trinkets, and because of its versatility, it can be placed in any room.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Less than an hour from Palm Springs, the Joshua Tree Visitors Center near the west entrance stays busy as the main hub for info, water refilling, souvenirs, and ranger tours.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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The stores made gift packets of rubles and sold them as souvenirs.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Baubles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baubles. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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