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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
This substance, aptly named powdery mildew, is a common fungus that affects an array of ornamentals, vegetables, and herbs.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Garlic, onions, chives, and other plants in the allium family, including ornamentals, have a strong and pungent odor that repels an assortment of garden pests.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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
Gardeners can naturally reduce beetle populations and protect their landscapes by planting geraniums among more susceptible ornamentals.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Garlic, onions, chives, and other plants in the allium family, including ornamentals, have a strong and pungent odor that repels an assortment of garden pests.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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
Gardeners can naturally reduce beetle populations and protect their landscapes by planting geraniums among more susceptible ornamentals.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamentals
Noun
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Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar all stock cooking tools, small appliances and storage helpers that go beyond cheap plastic novelties, and a handful are genuinely worth grabbing on your next run.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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The two-day festival will feature more than 90 vendor booths lining Broadway with arts, crafts, clothing, novelties, gifts and food.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Noun
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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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But early last Saturday evening, two bullets shattered the glass between displays of Christmas ornaments and dining plates.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Noun
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If someone was caught, and murdered, scraps of their body were circulated as souvenirs and passed down through generations of white families as heirlooms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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No collecting souvenirs, like flowers or antlers.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
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From furniture to vases to kitchen bowls to knickknacks, vintage goods are interior design treasures, and their quality often holds up longer than new purchases.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
16 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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Perhaps in imitation of the former occupant—known only through the photographs, books, textiles, and trinkets covering the walls and the floor—Liden sits topless at a piano.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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To their surprise, there are only seven small boxes, containing photos, sketches, notes, and a scattering of trinkets to go through.—
Bianca Betancourt,
CNN Money,
2 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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Either way, McDermott had a couple more baubles to dangle.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ornamentals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamentals. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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