as in ornamentals
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
some tacky little gaud that they had picked up at a souvenir stand at an amusement park
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauds
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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
Noun
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More than 200 ornaments created by children and adults with developmental disabilities will adorn the state Christmas tree, furnished courtesy of the state Department of Developmental Services.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Arachnologists have debated the function of these ornaments for decades.—
Andrea Tamayo,
Scientific American,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Admittedly, this may delight a curious gardener who enjoys seeing what novelties a volunteer plant can produce.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Although both could be compelling novelties, neither improves the game.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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For accessories, Moore opted for dainty baubles from Shay Jewelry.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Aside from Larsson, other trendsetters are joining in on the trend, attaching chains, keychains and other baubles to their jeans.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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Their trinkets are elaborate, crafted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Recent discoveries show the one-time Homo sapien competitors were creative enough to craft stone multitools and even collect small trinkets.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Gauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauds. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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