baubles

noun

plural of bauble
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 Lured in by such shiny baubles, the responsible critic should avoid making premature, weepingly sincere pronouncements. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026 Throw on an oversize black pantsuit, add a filament-thin chain at the waist and let your untucked shirt, trimmed with a random assortment of little baubles, peek out at the bottom. — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Alexandra’s yellow stone reflects the modern preference for unique baubles and colorful stones. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026 The recent Emi Jay clip engraving pop-up had kids grabbing baubles to create their own accessories. — Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Nearby Lost Art Jewelry sells handmade baubles by a master goldsmith. — Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 19 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baubles
  1. ornamentals
  2. ornaments
  3. novelties
  4. trinkets
  5. souvenirs
Noun
  • Late-Modern architect focuses on a sleek design with minimal ornamentals.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026
  • While this group of pathogens has an extensive range of hosts, it is often observed on woody ornamentals—viburnum or rhododendron, for example—and trees like dogwood or maple.
    — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornamentals
Noun
  • Weighing around four pounds, the six by four foot penacho previously featured several sections of different colored feathers along with gold ornaments on a net held in place by slim wooden rods.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The image could be found on T-shirts, hats, billboards, beer bottles, Christmas ornaments and even adorned the cover of several books written about the championship season.
    — Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of ornaments
Noun
  • Geneva Watch Days ran ahead like clockwork from September 2 to 6, with at least a dozen novelties introduced across the five-day affair.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Founded in 2019, Whatnot built its audience on novelties and collectibles.
    — Ryan Baker, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of novelties
Noun
  • Savvy shoppers are sure to find lots of trinkets and treasures at a bargain price.
    — Laura Daily, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Minimalist Casey Jones always gets rid of extra decor or trinkets after a big declutter.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of trinkets
Noun
  • The heart of this town is a neat grid of small roads, lined with shops selling tours and safari trips amid a jumble of souvenirs and handicrafts, alongside a smattering of local eateries.
    — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The entrance and exits of Prambanan are also cluttered with vendors selling souvenirs and cold drinks — offering a good opportunity to pick up a bottle of water.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of souvenirs

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“Baubles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baubles. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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