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ornamentals

noun

plural of ornamental

as in novelties

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 ornamentals Native species tend to establish faster and handle local climate stress better than ornamentals imported from other regions. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Gardeners can naturally reduce beetle populations and protect their landscapes by planting geraniums among more susceptible ornamentals. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026 While the company has changed its product over the years, from produce to ornamentals, he's always grown to serve his local community. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Many of the plants on this list can be interplanted with ornamentals in garden beds and around your patio or deck. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026 This substance, aptly named powdery mildew, is a common fungus that affects an array of ornamentals, vegetables, and herbs. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 Mixing native plants with ornamentals and edibles creates eco-friendly and functional gardens. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 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 Mix edible plants with ornamentals There’s no rule that says your decorative containers can’t also be productive. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Other novelties after the summer break require a subtler adjustment of the eye as players moved within the league.

— Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
The report mentions that about half of Gen Z and millennial consumers who buy CDs do not own a CD player, showing that compact discs are now affordable novelties to some.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026

Definition of novelties

Noun

The giant, 10,000-pound mammals provided meat, fat, hide, and bones for building structures, as well as ivory for tools, art, and ornaments.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
Liberty was founded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty in 1875 and has always been a vast curiosity shop selling ornaments, fabrics, furniture and art from around the world.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Definition of ornaments

Noun

The company was left with a glut of souvenirs after the cable failed.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
But the cumulative impact of small, everyday souvenirs multiplied across millions of stays costs hotels hundreds of millions of dollars globally each year.

— Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of souvenirs

Noun

But each room is packed with nooks and crannies and knickknacks to click around on, investigate, and learn about, so there’s almost always something to dig into.

— Jay Peters, The Verge, 1 Aug. 2026
Books and knickknacks made from bronze, glass and wood cover the coffee table.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of knickknacks

Noun

In El Rosario, the trinkets and souvenirs, the tour-bus parking lots, and even the stable of horses for rent all speak to a symbiosis that has only recently come to be.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Assemble a scrapbook or photo album to curate your personal affectations, trinkets, and memories.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 26 July 2026

Definition of trinkets

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