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
Use the general guide below regarding suitable depths for growing vegetables and larger ornamentals in containers.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Some common edible plants to grow as ornamentals include tricolor sage, red shiso, and flowering chives.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Mellano raises flowers, succulents and ornamentals on hundreds of acres in South Morro Hills.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Unlike ornamentals, which generally all go into the ground around Mother’s Day, vegetable crops have a specific planting window for success.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Foliage of some of the most common garden ornamentals will last up to a year or more in dry arrangements.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Some common edible plants to grow as ornamentals include tricolor sage, red shiso, and flowering chives.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Mellano raises flowers, succulents and ornamentals on hundreds of acres in South Morro Hills.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Unlike ornamentals, which generally all go into the ground around Mother’s Day, vegetable crops have a specific planting window for success.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Foliage of some of the most common garden ornamentals will last up to a year or more in dry arrangements.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamentals
Noun
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His goal with these novelties was to both educate visitors about scientific principles and get children excited about the subject, which can get flattened in the traditional school system.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Small and ominous-looking, the plants are commonly sold as novelties, and many a curious child (or adult) has triggered its sinister traps with a pencil to see its amazingly rapid response.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Each holiday season, Lisa Mbugua and her two children decorate their Christmas tree with her sister’s ornaments.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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These adorable multicolor glasses look like they’re inspired by spring garden ornaments.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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For all other schools, these are souvenirs.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Shop For Unique Gifts Shop the length of Mason Avenue for unique souvenirs.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the recently popular minimalist styles, real home decorating reflects memories, travel, and family—knickknacks, photographs, souvenirs, and heirlooms are embraced and incorporated.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2026
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Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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These small décor items are essential when outfitting a space and infusing it with a dollop of your own charisma, but too many tiny trinkets can lead to a cluttered feel fast, says interior designer Jennifer Pacca.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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These kinds of trinkets were not particularly surprising to me.—
Magdalena Stawkowski,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Washington Monument, surrounded by a circle of small US flags, also made its presence felt (as did the bright red Lunar New Year decorations hanging like Christmas baubles from the white buildings).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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One plastic sandwich bag full of random baubles could bring in more than $20,000 once the gold was refined.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Ornamentals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamentals. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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