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as in ornamentals
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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as in treats
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
the company's holiday party always features an array of artfully confected kickshaws
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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 -
But while many edibles and ornamentals make good companions for apples and other fruit trees, some plants just don't belong in your backyard orchard.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Galloway is a happy user of both substances, and treats drinking as a pleasure best enjoyed in youth.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2026
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Law enforcement treats loads that aren’t properly secured as violations tied to littering laws, the county says, meaning drivers could also face community service requirements and other penalties depending on the severity of the offense.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Find jewelry, homewares, Christmas ornaments, gifts, and more at this artisan store, which represents many different craftsmakers and has two locations in town.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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But over the next 75 years, people kept tweaking the cocktail, hanging ornaments on it.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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Revenue from the sales of programs, novelties, parking and concession dropped even more sharply—down 40%, from $858,548 to $511,960—while team-specific royalties fell 21% from $470,749 to $370,408.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Though denim fashion has homogenized over the past several seasons, Nauman Ahmad, Soorty’s head of product development and business development, sees a growing appetite for novelties.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Kickshaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickshaws. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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