ornamentals

plural of ornamental

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Recent Examples of ornamentals Another garden mainstay, marigolds bloom from early summer through fall, and they're cherished as ornamentals as well as pest-repelling companion plants. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamentals
Noun
  • Seeking out the world’s rarest novelties is one of Prosper Assouline‘s greatest passions.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
  • One of this year’s novelties is the Book Adaptation Forum.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On Main Street, White Picket Fence beckons with an array of thoughtful gifts, from bath products and homemade jams to holiday ornaments and home décor.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • In earlier times, ungulate toe-bones (phalanges) were commonly used across various cultures to make ornaments, game pieces, handles, and figurines.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Everything else was kept for souvenirs.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Don’t leave town without picking up a few souvenirs, either.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Cracker Barrel had plans to remodel its restaurant with a simpler layout, getting rid of some of the clutter, antiques and knickknacks the chain was known for.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Customers can stumble upon vintage clothes, jewelry and knickknacks that could be the next big trend in the colorful storefront on Prospect Street.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There’s also an entire case of 33 trinkets to find and wear that impact each run, and a full menagerie of animal familiars to befriend who can follow players around and assist in battle.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The latter is much more economical than the full box, of course, yet includes virtually all of the copious music (if none of the trinkets), save for a couple of tracks that appear to be exclusive to vinyl.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In his exploration of other mediums, Bittar continues to push the concept of brand identity and conversation to encompass a broader spectrum of more than just fabulous baubles and bags.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • DeLucia’s stagings include a bevy of baubles.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025

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“Ornamentals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamentals. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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