variants
also geegaws
as in nicknacks
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
had a shelf devoted just to gewgaws featuring his favorite team's mascot
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Noun
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And unlike other trinkets that Trump secured through bravado and bluster, the international panel did not bend.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Collectibles Collectors appreciate ultrasonic cleaners for refreshing old trinkets, coins, pins, and other small keepsakes.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Seeking out the world’s rarest novelties is one of Prosper Assouline‘s greatest passions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Plus, the top is ideal for displaying decor like family photos or knickknacks.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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With six tiers and two extra shelves at the base, there’s room to show off your favorite reads, plus a plant or a couple knickknacks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On the desk that my character sits at in the movie, there [were] all these little tchotchkes and baubles decorating the desk.—
Vincent Perella,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
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In his exploration of other mediums, Bittar continues to push the concept of brand identity and conversation to encompass a broader spectrum of more than just fabulous baubles and bags.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On the desk that my character sits at in the movie, there [were] all these little tchotchkes and baubles decorating the desk.—
Vincent Perella,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
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Other positive details to note include ample pocket space for all your tchotchkes, two height options for the belt, and a nice, wide collar.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another garden mainstay, marigolds bloom from early summer through fall, and they're cherished as ornamentals as well as pest-repelling companion plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Gewgaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gewgaws. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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