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Recent Examples of ornamentation The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, and bearing only the inscription: Franciscus. Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025 The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, bearing only the inscription: Franciscus. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 Through the 18th and into the 19th centuries, the Classical Revival house style represented a turn to simplicity after the lavish ornamentation of previous periods like French Rococo, and that clean austerity still has appeal today. Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025 The historic storefront, featuring a facade adorned with Renaissance and Baroque ornamentation, prominently displays the Bulgari logo in Roman capitals, set against a pelmet crafted from emerald-colored marble. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ornamentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamentation
Noun
  • Along with a glimmering Christmas display of ornaments and decorations, the Guamans have collections of garden and holiday gnomes.
    Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
  • For some, July 4th gatherings focus on fireworks, games, and decorations.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Along with a glimmering Christmas display of ornaments and decorations, the Guamans have collections of garden and holiday gnomes.
    Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
  • The eponymous brand founder and creative director, Temple St. Clair, creates pieces and designs that reflect her passion for the history of jewelry and gold — with the traditions of personal ornaments and storytelling at the heart of her brand ethos.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Both were for the young, the inexperienced, and for people whose reality was dull enough and sturdy enough to make fantasy or imagination a desirable escape or a necessary adornment.
    Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
  • The Row arguably makes our favorite luxury version for everyday, with strappy detailing and a jewel-like adornment.
    Lara Oliveri, Vogue, 10 June 2025

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“Ornamentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamentation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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