as in decoration
something that decorates or beautifies
didn't care for Victorian houses and all of their ornamentations
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Recent Examples of ornamentation
Following the Great Depression, many of the original principles of Art Deco—like rich materials and opulent ornamentation—were no longer affordable and, in some situations, no longer desirable.
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
But Yee hopes that straight talk and her distinct lack of ornamentation will count for something with California voters.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Some of those preservationists led efforts at least to rescue parts of the building — including John Vinci and Richard Nickel, who saved the whole interior of the trading room and other ornamentation.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Too much ornamentation can become quickly dated.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
But Yee hopes that straight talk and her distinct lack of ornamentation will count for something with California voters.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Some of those preservationists led efforts at least to rescue parts of the building — including John Vinci and Richard Nickel, who saved the whole interior of the trading room and other ornamentation.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Too much ornamentation can become quickly dated.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamentation
Noun
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There are so many exquisite, Netherlandish, hyperreal details to admire in the piece—the shadow of Giovanna’s necklace, the enamel decorations on her cross, the frizz of her hair—but there’s something about the ribbon that feels like a banner of heartbreak.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The photos at Nurse Dana’s workstation, for example, are of actor Katherine LaNasa’s real-life children, and the pets aren’t the only break-room decorations Ruscio sourced from asking around.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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At the center of each ornament is a small flower that spins in the breeze.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Much like her environmentally conscious mama, Penelope Disick's choice of birthday party decorations featured ornaments that were not only good for her aesthetic, but also good for the environment.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Fleetwood wore a silk blazer with several silver adornments and accessorized the look with a pair of bracelets on his right arm and a wide gold wedding band on his left hand.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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From subtle additions to broadening landscaping strategies and adornments that are easy on the eye, these tips can make a big difference in a small space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Ornamentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamentation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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