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Recent Examples of conversation piece
One standout element is the sports card collection featuring athletes known for their famous mullet hairstyles — a quirky, beloved conversation piece for regulars and new visitors alike.
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Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Vintage screen dividers add a conversation piece while also incorporating more function.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Explore and shop for Braves bobbleheads, aircraft trading cards, full-size galley carts, airport and Sky Club seating — all the conversation pieces your home needs.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
This complex challenge is perfect for older teens or adults and will serve as an impressive conversation piece wherever it's displayed.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025
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Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Vintage screen dividers add a conversation piece while also incorporating more function.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Explore and shop for Braves bobbleheads, aircraft trading cards, full-size galley carts, airport and Sky Club seating — all the conversation pieces your home needs.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
This complex challenge is perfect for older teens or adults and will serve as an impressive conversation piece wherever it's displayed.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversation piece
Noun
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He’s already been sent a picture of one person sporting a tattoo of the One Wish Willow, the throwback trinket that’s a character in itself.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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There are also special and unique antique trinkets sprinkled throughout the store that add an element of interest and curiosity.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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This is her 12-carat Ceylon sapphire, surrounded by 14 round diamonds on a platinum band—a bauble formerly owned by her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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Either way, McDermott had a couple more baubles to dangle.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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In Lincolnwood, Ritu Uppal, the 60-year-old owner of a knickknack and home decor store, wishes decisionmakers would prioritize people who depend on malls more, rather than treat closures as business transactions.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Add a natural wood or wicker coffee table to the living room, or stack some stone knickknacks on a side table.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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Featuring four miles of trails, SDBG has the largest public bamboo collection in North America; gardens representing different regions and flora of the world; and demonstration gardens showcasing fruits and vegetables, water-smart ornamentals, and native plants.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Wormwood Like rue, wormwood is another medicinal herb that’s typically grown as an ornamental these days and enjoyed for its delightfully pungent aroma.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 May 2026
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At the other end is the caricature, butt of flabby jokes, trussed in Las Vegas gaud, voice prostituted to a huge orchestra.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2019
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Even its colors, silver and space gray, seem to have been chosen for their lack of gaud—no blingy gold model here.—
David Pierce,
WIRED,
3 Nov. 2017
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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.—
Peter Schjeldahl,
The New Yorker,
9 May 2022
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Bruno Magli’s luxe nappa leather bibelot upgrades the standard-issue, white plastic AirPods case.—
Kareem Rashed,
Robb Report,
16 Nov. 2021
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Lots of other pre-war features to like, such as the archways and the inset curio-cabinet.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
4 May 2026
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The song is a dynamic curio and begs the question of what could have been if Ifans hadn’t left the band.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
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This means items like family photos, personal mementos and memorabilia, tchotchkes, and taste-and hobby-specific items should be packed away, Beauchamp says.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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There are no tchotchkes, nothing superfluous.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Conversation piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversation%20piece. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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