variants
also geegaws
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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Featuring four miles of trails, SDBG has the largest public bamboo collection in North America; gardens representing different regions and flora of the world; and demonstration gardens showcasing fruits and vegetables, water-smart ornamentals, and native plants.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026 -
Mix edible plants with ornamentals There’s no rule that says your decorative containers can’t also be productive.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar all stock cooking tools, small appliances and storage helpers that go beyond cheap plastic novelties, and a handful are genuinely worth grabbing on your next run.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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The two-day festival will feature more than 90 vendor booths lining Broadway with arts, crafts, clothing, novelties, gifts and food.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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The shoes are embellished with asymmetrical crystal leaf ornaments that are hand-embroidered to drape across a low-cut vamp.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The powder is used to decorate removable ornaments on cakes and isn't designed for ingestion.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Noun
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There are also special and unique antique trinkets sprinkled throughout the store that add an element of interest and curiosity.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Bali Cargo Company Beaded jewelry, trinkets, beach coverups, and more are all priced to sell at Bali Cargo Company in Neptune Beach.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Add a natural wood or wicker coffee table to the living room, or stack some stone knickknacks on a side table.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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The best souvenirs on the Big Island include Kaʻū coffee and local macadamia nut products.—
Kait Hanson,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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At Rock Around the Shop, the store will feature a mix of apparel, accessories and souvenirs that capture the irreverent energy of the ride.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Nearby Lost Art Jewelry sells handmade baubles by a master goldsmith.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Either way, McDermott had a couple more baubles to dangle.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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This means items like family photos, personal mementos and memorabilia, tchotchkes, and taste-and hobby-specific items should be packed away, Beauchamp says.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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There are no tchotchkes, nothing superfluous.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Gewgaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gewgaws. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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