Thesaurus results for GAUDS

gauds

noun

plural of gaud

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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Noun

While the company has changed its product over the years, from produce to ornamentals, he's always grown to serve his local community.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Many of the plants on this list can be interplanted with ornamentals in garden beds and around your patio or deck.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026

Definition of ornamentals

Noun

Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
For the past decade, Heidi Vermilyea has been in charge of the parade souvenirs, selling hats, t-shirts, and Christmas tree ornaments out of a blue trailer.

— Susan Bence, NPR, 4 July 2026

Definition of ornaments

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Yet the Village People’s hits endured in a way few other disco novelties could, forever blasted out at weddings and occasionally ill-fitting public events.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026
The 2026 edition was one for the books, with a record 66 houses showcasing their latest novelties to around 60,000 visitors in Geneva and nearly 1 billion online.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 June 2026

Definition of novelties

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If the Smithsonian can keep centuries-old teacups behind glass, I should be allowed to keep a collection of random trinkets.

— Shivali H. Patra, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Always tip in cash (no gift cards or homemade trinkets), and leave your tip somewhere where it can be easily found.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of trinkets

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