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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamentals
  1. novelties
  2. ornaments
  3. souvenirs
  4. knickknacks
  5. trinkets
  6. baubles
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
  • 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
  • Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of ornaments
Noun
  • The museum shop carries books by Icelandic photographers, as well as photo postcards, many with historic scenes from around the country that make tiny but distinctive souvenirs.
    — Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Pub Street, the town's central road, is also a short drive, and there's a friendly night market just behind it that’s well worth a walk through, with plenty of souvenirs for the taking.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of souvenirs
Noun
  • Books and knickknacks made from bronze, glass and wood cover the coffee table.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • My father did not like clutter and as such did not save many knickknacks and mementoes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Definition of knickknacks
Noun
  • Excessive Trinkets Having too many trinkets on your shelves can read as chaotic and disorganized.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026
  • Right off The Avenue is the Baltimore Trinket Library, full of keychains, stickers, buttons, pins, zines, works of art, and trinkets.
    — Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of trinkets
Noun
  • Nearby Lost Art Jewelry sells handmade baubles by a master goldsmith.
    — Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
  • Either way, McDermott had a couple more baubles to dangle.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Definition of baubles

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