as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
practically every horizontal surface in the Victorian parlor was blanketed with fussy little bibelots
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Recent Examples of bibelot
The painting then remained in the artist’s possession and out of public sight until it was bought, in 1927, as a chic bibelot for a swanky members-only social club in London.
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Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022
Bruno Magli’s luxe nappa leather bibelot upgrades the standard-issue, white plastic AirPods case.
—Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2021
Well, nobody ever brought in any bibelot on Dominique.
—William Middleton, Town & Country, 7 Mar. 2018
Inside there is a small desk with a computer; a bookshelf is adorned with bibelots and certificates of appreciation with her name in fancy script.
—New York Times, 29 May 2018
Oh, if only Trump had a crystal ball among those Bedminster bibelots!
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2017
Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022
Bruno Magli’s luxe nappa leather bibelot upgrades the standard-issue, white plastic AirPods case.
—Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2021
Well, nobody ever brought in any bibelot on Dominique.
—William Middleton, Town & Country, 7 Mar. 2018
Inside there is a small desk with a computer; a bookshelf is adorned with bibelots and certificates of appreciation with her name in fancy script.
—New York Times, 29 May 2018
Oh, if only Trump had a crystal ball among those Bedminster bibelots!
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bibelot
Noun
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To maintain healthy ornamentals that bloom abundantly, avoid pruning these 10 plants in summer.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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Today, crabapple trees—tough ornamentals native to the Central Asian mountains—blanket Detroit.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The proud parents coordinated with their Christmas tree, which was filled with matching ornaments.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The white wash paint is distressed for an antique look, and the scalloped legs are accented with botanical ornaments.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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“Bibelot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bibelot. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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