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
Nneka M. Okona, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
Hakonechloa ‘Stripe It Rich’ Ideal for adding movement, this ornamental grass features arching golden blades with clean white striping.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Catnip is the least ornamental of the three but most alluring to cats.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Armed with their music knowledge, Kristjanson and Devoe equipped the listening room and wine bar with a JJ322 tube amp, Klipsch AK6 speakers and sound-absorbing panels along the walls and ceilings that look ornamental and decorative at first glance.
—Nneka M. Okona, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
Hakonechloa ‘Stripe It Rich’ Ideal for adding movement, this ornamental grass features arching golden blades with clean white striping.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Update ornamentals This is THE time of year to add new plants to your garden — or plant a completely new garden.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Catnip is the least ornamental of the three but most alluring to cats.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
Adjective
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The men’s Western offering includes boots with inlays and decorative stitching on the shafts.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Owners are easily able to entertain groups of 10 or more in the corner living room, which also features a decorative ceiling display accented by a modern light fixture.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2026
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This can manifest in the form of apparel, bedding, kitchen utensils and bumper stickers all the way to collectibles, luxury watches, electronics and seasonal products like ornaments.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Spiky black and crystal ornaments were added at one shoulder of the look as well as the opposite hip, creating an asymmetric juxtaposition.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Effective Surveying—knowing where to look for successful ideas—requires balancing convention with novelty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Depending on the company, that can include everything from human remains to ivory, fireworks and even certain novelty foods.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gatorade bottles can be collected at parks and melted offsite into souvenir molds (to show reuse).—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Think things like spice jars, tins of artisan olive oil or Moroccan tagine cooking pot as memorable souvenirs people want to bring home to remind them of their voyage.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Gold baubles and hardware have been a fixture in Schiaparelli’s surreal denim pieces.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Jan. 2026
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After the show, when Hebler attempted to return the jewelry, Elvis told him to keep the bauble for good luck.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
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Displaying books, plants, and knickknacks in your office looks extra stylish with this set of four wall cubbies; the top of each cubby offers extra open space to store even more items.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 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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The hutch has plenty of space to store mail, stationery, and trinkets, and because of its versatility, it can be placed in any room.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Available in almond, black, or gray, these fabric bins are fantastic for organizing books, journals, trinkets, and office supplies.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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