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as in thingamajigs
a small article the actual name of which one either does not know or cannot remember
where does this little doodad go?
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as in ornamentals
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
has a habit of buying gadgets and doodads sold on television shopping channels
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as in ornaments
something that decorates or beautifies
the array of doodads that some drivers hang from their rearview mirror
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Recent Examples of doodads
These new doodads are often flashy, but always seem a little off the mark.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doodads
Noun
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And this doesn’t include the little four-facial-expression thingamajigs in airport restrooms that ask you to rank cleanliness by touching them.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Update ornamentals This is THE time of year to add new plants to your garden — or plant a completely new garden.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Dec. 2025
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But while many edibles and ornamentals make good companions for apples and other fruit trees, some plants just don't belong in your backyard orchard.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Christina Argonish, a full-time artisan who creates felt and clay ornaments says that high heat in attics during summers can weaken fibers, and moisture from humidity can encourage mildew.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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After the Eagles won the Super Bowl, a local barber, Tony Riley, crafted totes out of the banner that hung outside Lincoln Financial Field and a business in suburban Philly crafted Christmas tree ornaments out of old jerseys.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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But where barrel jeans play with proportions and cuts, these pants are more about doohickeys and thingamabobs, straps, flaps, and pulleys.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ty, who grew up in Breckenridge, also has eyes on other high-end outdoor doohickeys to complement the Skyloft Van.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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There’s much to look forward to—the novelties due to come out at LVMH’s 2026 Watch Week in Milan later this month, for starters—but also much to fret over.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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The hero of the book’s first section is the sixteenth-century Spanish priest and writer Bartolomé de las Casas, who straddled the Old World and the New, issuing startling moral novelties to both.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2025
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Enjoy lion dances, traditional music, acrobatics, local talent including K-Pop and folk performances, street food, a car exhibit, workshops including calligraphy, tea ceremony and creating decorations.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Paper Decorations and Christmas Cards Holiday cards and vintage or handmade paper decorations are ultra-fragile, says Argonish.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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There are many immigrants who have lived and worked here for years, have paid taxes, bought cars, appliances, other whatnots and have contributed to this country’s economy.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Aug. 2025
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But there are some amusing additions to her particular collection of trinkets, too.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 Jan. 2026
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Doodads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doodads. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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