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
Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 8 June 2026
Lavender also has plenty of ornamental appeal with grayish-green leaves, which sometimes take on a feathery appearance, and bright purple flowers that linger through summer to the delight of pollinators.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Mix edible plants with ornamentals There’s no rule that says your decorative containers can’t also be productive.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
And when homeowners zhuzh up grass with invasive ornamental species like Callery pear or Amur honeysuckle, hungry and oblivious birds spread the seeds far and wide.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 8 June 2026
Lavender also has plenty of ornamental appeal with grayish-green leaves, which sometimes take on a feathery appearance, and bright purple flowers that linger through summer to the delight of pollinators.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Noun
Featuring four miles of trails, SDBG has the largest public bamboo collection in North America; gardens representing different regions and flora of the world; and demonstration gardens showcasing fruits and vegetables, water-smart ornamentals, and native plants.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Mix edible plants with ornamentals There’s no rule that says your decorative containers can’t also be productive.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
Adjective
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For example, in the home area, 75% of the company’s decorative assortment will be new, the company had said.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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Cabana has built an entire universe around pattern, color, and decorative exuberance, and this marbled wastebasket fits perfectly within that world.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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Some products are designed with utility in mind, while others can double as an attractive ornament in the garden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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A lot of ornaments and tinsel on the Christmas tree.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Many signs suggest that what people want from him is the novelty value of a president’s son mud wrestling on social media, rather than anything more substantive.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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The only narrative novelty is how audaciously cruel the movie is to kids.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The olive oil bottles make for great gifts and souvenirs, so pick up a few to take home with you.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The pub's merchandise, and its commemorative souvenir pint glasses in particular, have become almost as iconic as the destination itself.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Nearby Lost Art Jewelry sells handmade baubles by a master goldsmith.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Quince’s selection of earrings, necklaces, and other baubles is the perfect way to try out the season’s biggest jewelry trends without spending too much—or investing in something that doesn’t also feel timeless.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
19 May 2026
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Portland artist Maggie Rudy has a knack for knickknacks.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
6 Dec. 2025
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Among the totems, knickknacks, and ephemera in Will Shortz’s home-cum-museum, and one of his favorite items, is a copy of the 1924 book inscribed by Dick Simon and Max Schuster, sent to its source of inspiration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Looking ahead Beyond the fidgets that make up the majority of their inventory, Victoria Essie Studio still sells an assortment of earrings and homewares like trinket dishes and coasters.—
Jennifer Liu
Valentina Duarte,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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