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
Told by one of the firm’s senior partners to add ornamentation to the design for a pyramid atop an office building, Wells flatly refused.
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Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
That is, minimal ornamentation with an emphasis on modern materials which made construction less expensive.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
Each exhibit has been thoughtfully chosen for its intellectual, emotional or poetic resonance with the history of the decorative arts, outstanding craftsmanship and ornamentation.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
This ultra-exclusive edition marks the fourth Kobe 5 Protro seen this year with snake ornamentation.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
That is, minimal ornamentation with an emphasis on modern materials which made construction less expensive.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
Each exhibit has been thoughtfully chosen for its intellectual, emotional or poetic resonance with the history of the decorative arts, outstanding craftsmanship and ornamentation.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
This ultra-exclusive edition marks the fourth Kobe 5 Protro seen this year with snake ornamentation.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for ornamentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamentation
Noun
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The festivities included a catered spread of food, themed decorations and a special gift from the brand.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling for more Halloween decorations from Pottery Barn’s clearance section for up to 50% off.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The treasure consists of more than 40 coins and several ancient ornaments made of precious metals, according to the MNIR's announcement.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Their distinctive products include lowball tumblers, decanters, and pitchers as well as decor like holiday ornaments.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Its scoop neck also creates space for a necklace stack (take it from us and amplify the beige-adjacent color with gold adornments).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Aug. 2025
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Sequin beads and delicate embroidery are some of the most common adornments–though feathers and fil-coupe are thrown in the mix from time to time, as well.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Ornamentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamentation. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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