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as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
a display case in the antiques shop filled with costume jewelry and various kickshaws from the 1920s
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This tree was widely planted as an ornamental for its fall color, as a nectar source for honeybees, and as a source of vegetable tallow used in cosmetics and candles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2025 -
Update ornamentals This is THE time of year to add new plants to your garden — or plant a completely new garden.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Dec. 2025
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Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Steelers on Tuesday after 19 seasons with the team and the popular bakery is now selling sweet treats as a way to say thank you to the longtime leader of the black and gold.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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On the eve of the NFL Draft in 2024, with the whole family in Detroit awaiting news of where Maye would play professionally, Maye got to pick that night’s activities, a rare treat for the youngest of four boys.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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After removing ornaments and dusting your tree, go ahead and dismantle it.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Four Freedoms Roosevelt named were not rhetorical ornaments offered as inspiration so much as a diagnosis.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Kickshaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickshaw. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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