gewgaws

noun

variants also geegaws
plural of gewgaw
as in ornamentals
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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Recent Examples of gewgaws The Babylon Bee posted a satirical video suggesting that if a female president was mercurial — launching foreign wars, trade wars and petty feuds — and focusing on gewgaws and shoes, she’d be endlessly belittled. — Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gewgaws
  1. ornamentals
  2. novelties
  3. ornaments
  4. trinkets
  5. knickknacks
  6. souvenirs
  7. baubles
  8. tchotchkes
Noun
  • Native species tend to establish faster and handle local climate stress better than ornamentals imported from other regions.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • Gardeners can naturally reduce beetle populations and protect their landscapes by planting geraniums among more susceptible ornamentals.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Definition of ornamentals
Noun
  • What seemed like a low barrier for starting a company and finding investors — spurring viral storylines around 19-year-old blockchain CEOs and other such novelties — has given way to a high sense of precarity for people entering today’s arena.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Other novelties after the summer break require a subtler adjustment of the eye as players moved within the league.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of novelties
Noun
  • The first offerings will include pieces inspired by Byzantine artworks including imperial medallions, architectural ornaments, and statuary.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The giant, 10,000-pound mammals provided meat, fat, hide, and bones for building structures, as well as ivory for tools, art, and ornaments.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
Definition of ornaments
Noun
  • Scout tops her list for antiques and midcentury modern furnishings; Room Service is the place to unearth affordable trinkets, vintage tableware, and furniture ready to be rehabbed.
    — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Beaded jewelry, trinkets, beach coverups, and more are all priced to sell at Bali Cargo Company in Neptune Beach.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of trinkets
Noun
  • But each room is packed with nooks and crannies and knickknacks to click around on, investigate, and learn about, so there’s almost always something to dig into.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Books and knickknacks made from bronze, glass and wood cover the coffee table.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of knickknacks
Noun
  • So far, the machine on the lower fourth floor has made more than 3,000 souvenirs.
    — Juliet Bennett Rylah, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Save your precious suitcase space for souvenirs, and grab a crease-proof dress (or three), below.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of souvenirs
Noun
  • The recent Emi Jay clip engraving pop-up had kids grabbing baubles to create their own accessories.
    — Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • These humble baubles once evoked summer-camp nostalgia and antique-purse collections; now, they’re affixed to viral sensations, designer duds, and semi-precious fine jewelry.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of baubles
Noun
  • The store also boasts a good offering of clothing, home decor, jewelry, and a variety of tchotchkes.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
  • At the time, the space was filled with tables and shelves overflowing with antiques, tchotchkes and vintage portraits from a lifetime of collecting.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of tchotchkes

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“Gewgaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gewgaws. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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