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also nicknacks
as in ornamentals
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 knickknacks
Cracker Barrel had plans to remodel its restaurant with a simpler layout, getting rid of some of the clutter, antiques and knickknacks the chain was known for.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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, 31 Aug. 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
Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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, 31 Aug. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knickknacks
Noun
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Another garden mainstay, marigolds bloom from early summer through fall, and they're cherished as ornamentals as well as pest-repelling companion plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sew letters, stars, and shapes to hang on your tree, making sure to stuff the ornaments with cotton before sewing them closed to give a 3-D look.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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At Christmas, beginning at Thanksgiving, the restaurant became a landscape of shimmering presents, trees and ornaments.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other positive details to note include ample pocket space for all your tchotchkes, two height options for the belt, and a nice, wide collar.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Besides, that way there’s plenty of luggage space for tchotchkes and souvenirs.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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There’s also an entire case of 33 trinkets to find and wear that impact each run, and a full menagerie of animal familiars to befriend who can follow players around and assist in battle.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The latter is much more economical than the full box, of course, yet includes virtually all of the copious music (if none of the trinkets), save for a couple of tracks that appear to be exclusive to vinyl.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Knickknacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knickknacks. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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