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
Nearby Lost Art Jewelry sells handmade baubles by a master goldsmith.
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Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Either way, McDermott had a couple more baubles to dangle.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Patricia Field, in her wisdom, suggests the distinction scarcely matters, but Andy’s baubles were Chanel, Chanel.
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Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
The princess received both baubles as a wedding present from her father, who inherited them as part of the royal collection.
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Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
The Washington Monument, surrounded by a circle of small US flags, also made its presence felt (as did the bright red Lunar New Year decorations hanging like Christmas baubles from the white buildings).
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New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 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.
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Timothy Latterner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Feb. 2026
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Either way, McDermott had a couple more baubles to dangle.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Patricia Field, in her wisdom, suggests the distinction scarcely matters, but Andy’s baubles were Chanel, Chanel.
—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
The princess received both baubles as a wedding present from her father, who inherited them as part of the royal collection.
—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
The Washington Monument, surrounded by a circle of small US flags, also made its presence felt (as did the bright red Lunar New Year decorations hanging like Christmas baubles from the white buildings).
—
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
One plastic sandwich bag full of random baubles could bring in more than $20,000 once the gold was refined.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baubles
Noun
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While the company has changed its product over the years, from produce to ornamentals, he's always grown to serve his local community.
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Many of the plants on this list can be interplanted with ornamentals in garden beds and around your patio or deck.
Noun
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Lawn Ornaments Too many lawn ornaments, such as gnomes, fairies, dolls, or flamingos, read as tacky to Emily Roose, the founder of Emily Roose Interiors.
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These ornaments were originally intended to symbolize speed, elegance and technological optimism.
Noun
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The 2026 edition was one for the books, with a record 66 houses showcasing their latest novelties to around 60,000 visitors in Geneva and nearly 1 billion online.
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The organizations that treat these tools as durable, governable infrastructure, rather than novelties, will be the ones that turn AI potential into measurable progress.
Noun
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From there, the little trinkets can be placed on a keychain or string for display on a backpack or as a piece of jewelry.
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Toss those little trinkets, stickers, and plastic toys.
Noun
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Inside the store, special pieces include lithographs, limited-edition items and souvenirs developed in partnership with JR.
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As those trees died, some were processed into souvenirs such as pens and trinket boxes.
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“Baubles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baubles. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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