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also nicknack
as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
a variety of pretty porcelain knickknacks adorned the mantel
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Recent Examples of knickknack
This backpack's interior is nicely organized with pen holders, a mesh pocket, and a few other slots for your knickknacks, plus a padded section for a 16-inch laptop.
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Adrienne So, WIRED, 13 Feb. 2025
The two small drawers are perfect for storing all of those out-the-door essentials and knickknacks, while the overall glamour of this piece would look right at home in an upscale apartment or quiet country home.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
Inside the cozy house — adorned with a Saint Dolly Parton candle, a stack of board games, and various knickknacks — the songwriters relax in matching camo-print sweats.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
If that’s true, then sure, waste wall space in your kitchen for knickknacks.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adrienne So, WIRED, 13 Feb. 2025
The two small drawers are perfect for storing all of those out-the-door essentials and knickknacks, while the overall glamour of this piece would look right at home in an upscale apartment or quiet country home.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
Inside the cozy house — adorned with a Saint Dolly Parton candle, a stack of board games, and various knickknacks — the songwriters relax in matching camo-print sweats.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
If that’s true, then sure, waste wall space in your kitchen for knickknacks.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for knickknack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knickknack
Noun
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Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Multipurpose nasturtiums can be grown for their edible flowers and leaves, or enjoyed as pollinator-friendly ornamentals.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The hand ornament represents the friendship between women, a spokesperson for Hu told me.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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First appearing on the marble above the fireplace, the ornaments are now also on the Oval Office walls.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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“Knickknack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knickknack. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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