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
Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Spring is ideal for planting flowering shrubs, perennials, and ornamental trees such as azaleas, hydrangeas, and dogwoods.
—William Jones, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
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Adjective
Ideal for anyone with a bob, the style allows the hair to be shaped into a romantic coiffure with shorter layers becoming part of an ornamental bun.
Make-up artist Nina Park complemented the hair look with a delicate helping of blusher over the star’s cheeks and down the bridge of her nose.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Spring is ideal for planting flowering shrubs, perennials, and ornamental trees such as azaleas, hydrangeas, and dogwoods.
—William Jones, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
But while many edibles and ornamentals make good companions for apples and other fruit trees, some plants just don't belong in your backyard orchard.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
Adjective
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This cropped version comes in 10 colors, and the open-front design has large buttons for decorative flair.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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For extra seclusion, guests can shut a floor-to-ceiling decorative gate separating the wing from the rest of the hallway.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The resort has transformed one of its bars into a pop-up experience filled with holiday decor such as Christmas trees, presents, colorful lights and ornaments hanging from the ceiling.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Nov. 2025
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This set includes two ornaments in a silver hue with a gold topper and a durable monofilament hanging string.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Watson did have a gene associated with novelty-seeking.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The grocery chain’s newest novelty item, the Trader Joe's Can of Corn Scented Candle, is already making waves online for its playful design and surprisingly inviting scent.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Connor showed me one other market, one that was a bit calmer, and pointed me to the best shops to get all my souvenirs.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Did these souvenirs seem counterfeit to her, awful reminders of her long imprisonment in the wrong body?—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For accessories, Moore opted for dainty baubles from Shay Jewelry.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Aside from Larsson, other trendsetters are joining in on the trend, attaching chains, keychains and other baubles to their jeans.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Read on to shop our picks for the best stocking stuffers and mini delights for this holiday season—including sweet treats, cold-weather accessories, and charming knickknacks.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the top is ideal for displaying decor like family photos or knickknacks.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each one also contains an assortment of high-end trinkets to open daily in the lead-up to December 25, helping your giftees tap into childlike whimsy for the holiday season.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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