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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
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The museum embraces the town’s unique role as a final home after one’s life, showcasing everything from early-20th-century embalming equipment to the tombstones of 19th-century San Francisco residents — once sold in a Santa Cruz consignment shop and advertised as Halloween decorations.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some of these sites include more than one building with notable interior detailing or decorations.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Cabinet Room of the White House has also gotten some golden ornamentation added.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The iconic theater, with its elaborate ornamentation, arcades, balconies and turrets, was built in the Spanish Baroque style.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
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Hanging ornaments with care can be one of the highlights of the holiday season, but untangling wads of string lights is far less enjoyable.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully Etsy sells troves of vintage ornaments to start your own traditions or recreate the supermodel’s holiday style.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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Women’s CrossCity Sneaker While famous for its athleisure apparel, Lululemon has quietly expanded into the realm of sneakers—and this lightweight pair strikes the perfect balance of stylish and comfortable for long days of sightseeing.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Motorcycles, parts, accessories, and apparel will all remain available through current channels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Made with buttermilk, coconut, and a cream cheese frosting, this decadent layer cake was also a popular response.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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But it’s layered with a thick and sugary frosting of adoration.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The new beach collection, which launched globally this week, covers shirts, shorts, swim shorts and accessories in Italian linen, silk and towelling with fine jacquard and embroidery across some of the pieces.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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The exhibition space is in optical white, with neon lighting that highlights the details and embroidery of each piece, showcasing the designers’ meticulous craftsmanship.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trump has already made some other changes at the White House, like golden adornments in the Oval Office and a new patio in the Rose Garden, both of which mirror the aesthetic of his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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One of the simplest rituals of adornment in hoodoo traditions is our use of color!—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those in the market for some fresh fall finery are in luck.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Trending codes of modern prep are equipping fashion’s beloved horse girl with all of its frills and finery.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
9 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bric-a-brac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bric-a-brac. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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