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 Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh, died in 1857, leaving behind a variety of beautiful baubles. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 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 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 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
  1. ornamentals
  2. ornaments
  3. novelties
  4. trinkets
  5. souvenirs
Noun
  • 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
  • Select a fungicide labeled for leaf spots on ornamentals and follow the label.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of ornamentals
Noun
  • The report also alleges that Chavez-DeRemer used her staff for personal tasks, such as organizing her closet and purchasing holiday ornaments.
    — Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Especially memorable designs include its Naga choker, wherein each gem represents ornaments worn by a different native tribe, and its Naga orchid necklace, inspired by the nearly 400 species of the flowering plant found in the region.
    — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornaments
Noun
  • Founded in 2019, Whatnot built its audience on novelties and collectibles.
    — Ryan Baker, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Other novelties included Kiss Kiss, reinvented in 2005 with Hervé Can der Straeten, and Rouge G, reinvented with Lorenz Bäumer featuring the famed double-mirror case.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of novelties
Noun
  • Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Postcards, prints and trinkets from the Jim Crow era depicted the idea.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of trinkets
Noun
  • Le Bon Marché is also featuring stationery, souvenirs, kawaii items, fashions and avant-garde Japanese skin care alongside a hand-roll bar and other attractions.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In a room filled with enough humanitarian awards, photos with legends, and travel souvenirs to fill a museum, the bike is a delightful reminder that even an American icon has to get her cardio in.
    — Gloria Steinem, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of souvenirs

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