conversation pieces

noun

plural of conversation piece
as in trumperies

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  1. novelties
  2. trinkets
  3. knickknacks
  4. baubles
  5. ornamentals
  6. gewgaws
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
  • The scented trinkets are presented in a keepsake box that looks like a magical toolkit—as good a place as any to stash makeup tools once the new year begins.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Besides books, the Book Worm will sell art supplies, gifts, trinkets and more.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee Updated November 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of trinkets
Noun
  • Arrow Rock Antiques & Mercantile is stocked with vintage knickknacks and home decor items.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Shelves If your dorm room allows, installing shelves is a great way to store books and photos while creating a surface for displaying your favorite knickknacks and other décor.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of knickknacks
Noun
  • Still, within Newsom’s announcement today lies some pretty shiny baubles for an ailing West Coast industry that has seen production crater and over 50,000 jobs directly lost over the past six years.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Board presentations, black-tie weddings, nights on the town—there’s pretty much nothing these baubles can’t do.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of baubles
Noun
  • Annual vegetables and ornamentals should be mulched in spring, while woody perennials and bulbs should be fertilized in fall.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Late-Modern architect focuses on a sleek design with minimal ornamentals.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornamentals
Noun
  • The Babylon Bee posted a satirical video suggesting that if a female president was mercurial — launching foreign wars, trade wars and petty feuds — and focusing on gewgaws and shoes, she’d be endlessly belittled.
    — Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Definition of gewgaws
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