as in decorative
serving to add beauty
the trim on Victorian houses is sometimes elaborately ornamental
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as in ornament
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
a collection of fragile ornamentals kept in a glass cabinet
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Recent Examples of ornamental
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
And ornamental cabbage and kale, snapdragons, sweet alyssum, and the list goes on and on.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
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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Adjective
Tookes commanded the audience's attention in gold angel wings with an ornamental vibe — and multiple bulbs.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
And ornamental cabbage and kale, snapdragons, sweet alyssum, and the list goes on and on.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
Adjective
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The counter displays a little extra character thanks to the decorative ogee edges.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Balsam Hill’s expertise with high-quality trees extend to their collection of decorative baubles.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Barring a late season storm, Duarte and Palazon expect the prices to hold steady, maybe even drop a little, as the first-month fever and novelty dies down.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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In addition to adrenaline rushes and novelty pleasures, haunted houses also create connection between visitors.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Animal feed can be purchased for $6 per souvenir cup, with $4 refills.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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With a souvenir cup of full-sugar Coca-Cola, I may have been doomed to crash on song 13.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Balsam Hill’s expertise with high-quality trees extend to their collection of decorative baubles.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Sharks are part of his portfolio and a new arena surrounded by an entertainment district might be the goal, but the team is not just an investment for him or an expensive bauble.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Read on to shop our picks for the best stocking stuffers and mini delights for this holiday season—including sweet treats, cold-weather accessories, and charming knickknacks.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the top is ideal for displaying decor like family photos or knickknacks.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Best Shopping Oaxaca is filled with small boutique shops selling handmade goods (think sandals, bags, homeware, and other trinkets) for every budget.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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For treats, think small candies, chocolate coins, or even tiny trinkets—something that fits easily inside a balloon.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For Bad Bunny, going home with the collectible is just another feather in his 2025 (usually backwards ball) cap.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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There will also still be the antiques, collectibles and other vintage goods along with more traditional yard sale merchandise.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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