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
Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 16 May 2026
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
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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
The dry weather may lead to less plant material/weedy plants, which may increase the pressure on irrigated plants such as crops and ornamentals on which grasshoppers survive.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 16 May 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
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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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By rethinking a product that has remained largely familiar across generations, the company aims to introduce new possibilities for consumers, installers, event planners, and the broader lighting community, expanding the conversation around what decorative lighting can become.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
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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For American diners of diverse backgrounds, chop suey struck an enticing balance between novelty and decipherability, which propelled it to national popularity even as the US government moved to exclude Chinese laborers from entering the country in 1882.—
Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
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As the weather continues to heat up—and 4th of July celebrations approach—the novelty of the season starts to fully settle in.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
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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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Gallup remains the epicenter of trading posts for tourists traveling along Route 66 looking to pick up a Native American souvenir.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 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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This is her 12-carat Ceylon sapphire, surrounded by 14 round diamonds on a platinum band—a bauble formerly owned by her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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But so can characters pushing the knickknack/plaything boundary, like porcelain figurines and piggy banks.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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A lot of those people have Victoria Baumann and Charlie Moreton to thank, the father-daughter duo behind Victoria Essie Studio that produces fidget toys and other knickknacks out of their homes in North Carolina.—
Jennifer Liu
Valentina Duarte,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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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 21 Jun. 2026.
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