ornamentations

plural of ornamentation

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Recent Examples of ornamentations Efe Aydar, the architect and interior designer behind the project, explained that the old hotel’s various ornamentations were stripped away. Anya Von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamentations
Noun
  • Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • For the past decade, Heidi Vermilyea has been in charge of the parade souvenirs, selling hats, t-shirts, and Christmas tree ornaments out of a blue trailer.
    Susan Bence, NPR, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.
    Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
  • On Monday, June 29, multiple trucks were spotted outside the famous arena with workers loading equipment, grass and other decorations inside.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • When Christmas rolls around, her home can be found overflowing with cheerful Hobby Lobby finds, from red and green adornments to unique, oversized jingle bells.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026

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“Ornamentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamentations. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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