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small objects that are used for decoration and are not usually valuable
shelves full of bric-a-brac
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Recent Examples of bric-a-brac
Cracker Barrel’s decor harkens back to a time of family restaurants with bric-a-brac covering the walls.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Uncle Herschel is back, but his bric-a-brac may stay in the landfill.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Countless bric-a-brac has been pulled from the shipwreck in the decades since, but on July 13, divers with Atlantic Wreck Salvage found something significant: a compass from the bridge.
—Mark Price
july 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
There are stickers covering every inch of space, and bric-a-brac, too, but nothing is picayune — nothing feels arbitrary or fake.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
Pop them off to reveal circular inlays perfect for holding a small basket or tray where daily bric-a-brac can accumulate, or keep them attached (our preference) for a truly striking architectural statement.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
Clean Up Your Mess To be fair, some booths at antiques stores are a hot mess, with junk piled high like bric-a-brac Jenga.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Like the larger market to the north, the flea market at Vanves is home to vintage rugs and clothes, vinyl records, antique jewelry, and other retro bric-a-brac.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Uncle Herschel is back, but his bric-a-brac may stay in the landfill.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Countless bric-a-brac has been pulled from the shipwreck in the decades since, but on July 13, divers with Atlantic Wreck Salvage found something significant: a compass from the bridge.
—Mark Price
july 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
There are stickers covering every inch of space, and bric-a-brac, too, but nothing is picayune — nothing feels arbitrary or fake.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
Pop them off to reveal circular inlays perfect for holding a small basket or tray where daily bric-a-brac can accumulate, or keep them attached (our preference) for a truly striking architectural statement.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
Clean Up Your Mess To be fair, some booths at antiques stores are a hot mess, with junk piled high like bric-a-brac Jenga.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Like the larger market to the north, the flea market at Vanves is home to vintage rugs and clothes, vinyl records, antique jewelry, and other retro bric-a-brac.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bric-a-brac
Noun
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Currently, more than 2,000 items are on sale in the outlet section, including furniture, bedding, and Halloween decorations.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ha-Ha-Halloween Song If your toddler is still a tad freaked out by all the skeletons and ghosts appearing around their neighborhood in the form of creepy decorations, and the prospect of dressing up just doesn’t sound appealing, CoComelon can help.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This interplay underscored a broader theme: form itself can be a form of ornamentation.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Around her neck, a rope of heavy onyx beads provided practical ornamentation.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The six-foot tree features 1,471 branches to create a fluffy, vibrant green centerpiece that’s perfect for hanging ornaments.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Species such as Grant’s gazelles, Thomson’s gazelles, Southern reedbucks, and Impalas are commonly poached for meat, horns (used in traditional medicine and ornaments) and skins.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Known as the Log Cabin Craft Village, the structures each host one or two small shops selling watercolors, pottery, handmade soaps, bohemian-style apparel, and more.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to a report from the data company Launchmetrics, more than 40% of global consumers purchased apparel and accessories at least three times via social media in 2024.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Walmart said its goal would affect about 1,000 products, including salty snacks, baked goods, power drinks, salad dressings and frosting.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Rio de Janeiro was adorned in yellow, blue and green, and Paris lived up to its City of Love title with romantic red frosting and cupid decorations.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This was translated into disheveled effects and plenty of pajama sets rendered in different ways, from traditional silk twill and crisp poplin to those cut from taffeta or rich in geometric embroidery.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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In Mississippi, the Choctaw Indian Princess is crowned each year at the Choctaw Indian Fair, in which the contestants often make their own garments with elaborate beading and embroidery work.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While leaning on the label’s staples — outerwear and its signature double fabric, for example — Aimone also contrasted delicate adornments with precise tailoring and clean lines to bring a fresh perspective to Agnona’s classic formal pieces.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The cake is quick to whip up and requires no icing or adornment.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Diouf, the summer signing from Slavia Prague, possesses brilliant crossing ability and his creative finery has caught the eye, while Summerville’s unpredictability in possession made Everton’s makeshift full-back Jake O’Brien endure a tough night.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Senior royals and esteemed guests donned their white-tie finery—and their tiaras—for a night celebrating the diplomatic ties between the two countries.—
Isaac Bickerstaff,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Bric-a-brac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bric-a-brac. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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