ORNAMENTATION Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

ornamentation

noun

ˌȯr-nə-mən-ˈtā-shən

Definition of ornamentation

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 Defined by lavish ornamentation, geometric forms, and unabashed glamour, Art Deco is having a major revival this fall. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026 The rhinestone ornamentation doubled as a girly and whimsical photo-op. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 What Buc-ee’s lawsuits can cost smaller brands For a small business, a mascot or playful name is not just ornamentation. — Jason St. Angelo, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Aug. 2026 Clad in pine paneling, the cabins go light on ornamentation, instead emphasizing the surrounding landscape. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ornamentation

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Noun

October decorations and costumes that once cost only a minimal investment have skyrocketed in-season.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
From time-saving kitchen gadgets and food warmers to festive serving platters, Thanksgiving table decorations and clever ways to store leftovers, there are plenty of products that can help make the holiday feel a little less stressful.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of decoration

Noun

It’s made from wood and comes with the calendar, which is filled with 24 ornaments to add a new one to the branches each day.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Scarabs, serpents, vultures, lunar ornaments, ancient gods like Horus and Anubis carved from gold and lapis lazuli—all strategically placed on various points along the body.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of ornament

Noun

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, architects such as Antoni Gaudí began studying skeletal anatomy not merely for adornment, but as the actual framework for buildings.

— Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
For something that can transition beyond the office, choose a medium-size option with subtle adornment.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

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