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
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Another harder-to-find fuchsia that can stand some shade and has more ornamental, deeper green foliage is Wayne’s Silver Fuchsia (Epilobium septentrionale ‘Wayne’s Silver’).
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
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
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Adjective
Eliminate hard-to-mow areas by using mulch or a substitute ornamental ground cover.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Another harder-to-find fuchsia that can stand some shade and has more ornamental, deeper green foliage is Wayne’s Silver Fuchsia (Epilobium septentrionale ‘Wayne’s Silver’).
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Noun
Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
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Originally crafted as both decorative and practical glassware, milk glass was used for everything from vases and bowls to compotes, pitchers, and cake stands.—
Kendall Bettle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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But now the spot, which was located in a former Prada showroom, has apparently shut down for good, its doors and windows covered with floral and otherwise decorative prints.—
Connie Ogle
July 7,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
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Along with a glimmering Christmas display of ornaments and decorations, the Guamans have collections of garden and holiday gnomes.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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The eponymous brand founder and creative director, Temple St. Clair, creates pieces and designs that reflect her passion for the history of jewelry and gold — with the traditions of personal ornaments and storytelling at the heart of her brand ethos.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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To think of humans as a species that revels in possibility—unlike, say, anteaters or mice, who are not exactly seeking out novelty—seems self-evident.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
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Critics, however, have raised privacy concerns and said drones are more of a novelty than an effective ay to improve ublis safety.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Although you may be tempted to take a souvenir with you, taking any driftwood from the beach is prohibited.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Featuring her husband, Carter Reum, also 44, and their two children, 2-year-old son Phoenix and 19-month-old daughter London, the snaps featured them enjoying meals on their yacht, snorkeling and shopping for souvenirs.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Anthony is part of a triumvirate of baubles the Red Sox have dangled before their fan base for several seasons.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
12 June 2025
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Hill piled on the accessories, and walked the red carpet with large burgundy sunglasses, gold bauble earrings, a blue Hermés Kelly bag and an umbrella that perfectly matched the color of her suit.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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In our woeful orthography, choir, and liar rhyme, daughter and laughter don’t, and knickknack has four—count them, four—entirely useless K’s.—
Gabe Henry,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Tired of lining Instagram owner Mark Zuckerberg’s pockets without any return, Tapia recently spearheaded the work to open an accompanying online shop, the Los Feliz General Store, which sells shirts and knickknacks.—
Nate Rogers,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Joya wasn’t with us that day; my mother had handed me enough heavy coins to purchase it from a trinket stand in Trafalgar Square, where long white poles around Nelson’s Column were festooned with regal banners and topped with crowns.—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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This minimalist design from Wayfair has drawers for storage and can hold up to 200 pounds of weight for all the desk-side trinkets imaginable.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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In 2019, Lung struck a licensing deal with Pop Mart, transforming his monsters into collectibles, and eventually inspiring a fashion frenzy.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The Summer 2025 issue, meanwhile, a split cover of F1 stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris and Lewis Hamilton, is being touted as a print collectible.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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