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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 Select a fungicide labeled for leaf spots on ornamentals and follow the label. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 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

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Other novelties included Kiss Kiss, reinvented in 2005 with Hervé Can der Straeten, and Rouge G, reinvented with Lorenz Bäumer featuring the famed double-mirror case.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
What seemed like a low barrier for starting a company and finding investors — spurring viral storylines around 19-year-old blockchain CEOs and other such novelties — has given way to a high sense of precarity for people entering today’s arena.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of novelties

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The style features dazzling dainty straps intersecting across the toes and an ankle strap adorned with lemon and leaf ornaments.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
The new tariff will also apply to a range of Canadian exports, including flags, bookbinding materials, some types of vacuum cleaners and Christmas ornaments.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of ornaments

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But the association will not advertise a destination until the tribe or business approves its description – a small reversal of the old roadside economy, in which outsiders invented Native identities for signs and souvenirs.

— Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026
The souvenirs are regularly sold on marketplaces and e-commerce sites.

— Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of souvenirs

Noun

The General Store, a Littleton spot for gifts, knickknacks and small bites, will open its second location in the unit directly next door to the 26-foot-tall ice cream churn bucket.

— Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026
This trickles down to knickknacks and other decorative items that wind up on the coffee table when thet could easily be stored in the side table drawer.

— Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of knickknacks

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In keeping with its museum neighbour, the hotel is filled with fascinating trinkets and artsy details that reward a closer look.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Flowers, handwritten notes, drawings, photos, and a variety of trinkets are filling up a memorial to Jackie the bald eagle in the Big Bear Valley community of Fawnskin.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of trinkets

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The recent Emi Jay clip engraving pop-up had kids grabbing baubles to create their own accessories.

— Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
These humble baubles once evoked summer-camp nostalgia and antique-purse collections; now, they’re affixed to viral sensations, designer duds, and semi-precious fine jewelry.

— Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of baubles

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