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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
Customers can stumble upon vintage clothes, jewelry and knickknacks that could be the next big trend in the colorful storefront on Prospect Street.
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Inside, three bedrooms and two baths are packed into roughly 1,300 square feet of eclectically stylish living space, all of it tinged with vintage and artistic touches from cozy nooks to kitschy knickknacks.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2025
Don’t fill your space with knickknacks from a one-stop shopping spree.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025
Opposite the games, neon Pac-Man lights adorn the wall just above the bookcase, which holds dozens of books and other knickknacks reminiscent of the period.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 8 Aug. 2025
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Inside, three bedrooms and two baths are packed into roughly 1,300 square feet of eclectically stylish living space, all of it tinged with vintage and artistic touches from cozy nooks to kitschy knickknacks.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2025
Don’t fill your space with knickknacks from a one-stop shopping spree.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025
Opposite the games, neon Pac-Man lights adorn the wall just above the bookcase, which holds dozens of books and other knickknacks reminiscent of the period.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knickknack
Noun
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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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Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Hanging ornaments with care can be one of the highlights of the holiday season, but untangling wads of string lights is far less enjoyable.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully Etsy sells troves of vintage ornaments to start your own traditions or recreate the supermodel’s holiday style.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Knickknack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knickknack. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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