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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
These dwarf fruit trees are ideal for small yards and have high ornamental value.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 May 2026
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
While there are more than 50 species of junipers, less than a dozen are grown as ornamentals.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Tomato Companion Plants To Use As Trap Crops Trap crops attract pests away from desirable plants such as food crops or ornamental plantings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
These dwarf fruit trees are ideal for small yards and have high ornamental value.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 May 2026
Noun
Dark Opal) is the most ornamental of all herbs with pink or purple flowers against a background of dark foliage.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
While there are more than 50 species of junipers, less than a dozen are grown as ornamentals.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
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Bedside lanterns, traditional tea pots above the minibar, and authentic decorative pottery fill the room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Queen Camilla wore a smocked jersey shirtdress in Merida red with a decorative blossom pattern.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The product was inspired by the popularity of the Barnum & Bailey Circus and packaged in the now-iconic circus train box designed to resemble a Christmas ornament.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Make Your Own Art Make time for Sunspots Studios, a glassblowing studio where visitors can catch a live demonstration and choose some beautiful glass to take home, such as ornaments, vases, hummingbird feeders, and jewelry.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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What started as curiosity about playful packaging and novelty ingredients has matured into serious interest in clinical-grade skincare and aesthetic medicine.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Wojdyla said the museum’s biggest question is how a New York violation tied to a California novelty plate could be linked back to a museum in Illinois.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The foul ball off of Song's bat wasn't a routine fly ball, either, hence the fact that fans sitting around Golla and her friend weren't trying to catch it for a souvenir.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Robbie found his souvenir for the day, a rattlesnake stuffie in a can.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Either way, McDermott had a couple more baubles to dangle.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Patricia Field, in her wisdom, suggests the distinction scarcely matters, but Andy’s baubles were Chanel, Chanel.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Lincolnwood, Ritu Uppal, the 60-year-old owner of a knickknack and home decor store, wishes decisionmakers would prioritize people who depend on malls more, rather than treat closures as business transactions.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Add a natural wood or wicker coffee table to the living room, or stack some stone knickknacks on a side table.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bali Cargo Company Beaded jewelry, trinkets, beach coverups, and more are all priced to sell at Bali Cargo Company in Neptune Beach.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Lima gifted her the latter two items and assembled all three trinkets in a line to hang from the original pin.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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