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doodads

noun

plural of doodad
1
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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2
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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3
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 However, a medical case report published this week offers a new and alarming way our digital doodads may cause physical harm. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026 In many ways, these doodads seem like an offshoot of the ongoing craze for NeeDoh squish toys, which likewise offer the comforts of the stress ball and vital early lessons in consumerism. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 These new doodads are often flashy, but always seem a little off the mark. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doodads
  1. thingamajigs
  2. ornamentals
  3. ornaments
  4. doohickeys
  5. novelties
  6. decorations
  7. whatnots
  8. trinkets
Noun
  • 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
Definition of thingamajigs
Noun
  • Late-Modern architect focuses on a sleek design with minimal ornamentals.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026
  • While this group of pathogens has an extensive range of hosts, it is often observed on woody ornamentals—viburnum or rhododendron, for example—and trees like dogwood or maple.
    — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornamentals
Noun
  • Library patron Betsie Hale did quilling years ago when her children were in grammar school, making Christmas ornaments on white paper with pearls or rhinestones for her kids to give away as presents.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The report also alleges that Chavez-DeRemer used her staff for personal tasks, such as organizing her closet and purchasing holiday ornaments.
    — Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornaments
Noun
  • There’s an amulet (one of those glowing doohickeys the fate of the cosmos hangs on), and your heart may sink every time someone starts chattering about it.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 May 2026
  • Co-writes from Brandi Carlile and vocals from Chris Stapleton can’t save it; the choruses can’t muster up the old dopamine hits; even the trademark Dessner doohickeys seem absent, just uninspired arrangements with heavily Melodyned vocals.
    — Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of doohickeys
Noun
  • Founded in 2019, Whatnot built its audience on novelties and collectibles.
    — Ryan Baker, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Other novelties included Kiss Kiss, reinvented in 2005 with Hervé Can der Straeten, and Rouge G, reinvented with Lorenz Bäumer featuring the famed double-mirror case.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of novelties
Noun
  • Others came hoping to find unique decorations and one-of-a-kind pieces not available in traditional retail stores.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Garage Clutter Seasonal decorations, sports equipment, old tools, outdoor gear, and miscellaneous boxes often end up in the garage with no real plan for what happens next.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of decorations
Noun
  • 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
Definition of whatnots
Noun
  • Minimalist Casey Jones always gets rid of extra decor or trinkets after a big declutter.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of trinkets

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“Doodads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doodads. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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