as in decorations
something that decorates or beautifies
her collection of plaster gnomes which she uses as lawn ornaments
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as in decorates
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
delicate crystal figurines ornament the mantel over the fireplace
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Recent Examples of ornaments
Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Putting up the Christmas tree last year with ornaments Ryan and his sister made was tough, Gary said.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Callahan's of Calabash is the place for nautical gifts, tees, homemade fudge, and Christmas ornaments.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Stones that fail Brown’s checks become ornaments for the home or garden, scrap pieces of granite are turned into bottle stops, cheese boards and coasters.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Fill the base with white sand and a handful of small ornaments for interest at the base (the sand will also keep the display from tipping over).
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Kelly green walls, golden chandeliers and vibrant red ornaments set the stage for a dining experience set to a '50s playlist of Sinatra and Dean Martin.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Madeline is newer still, having purchased her first kit just over a year ago to stitch Christmas ornaments for her niece.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Spiky black and crystal ornaments were added at one shoulder of the look as well as the opposite hip, creating an asymmetric juxtaposition.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
There were no ornaments, no photos, no paintings.
—Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Putting up the Christmas tree last year with ornaments Ryan and his sister made was tough, Gary said.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Callahan's of Calabash is the place for nautical gifts, tees, homemade fudge, and Christmas ornaments.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Stones that fail Brown’s checks become ornaments for the home or garden, scrap pieces of granite are turned into bottle stops, cheese boards and coasters.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Fill the base with white sand and a handful of small ornaments for interest at the base (the sand will also keep the display from tipping over).
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Kelly green walls, golden chandeliers and vibrant red ornaments set the stage for a dining experience set to a '50s playlist of Sinatra and Dean Martin.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Madeline is newer still, having purchased her first kit just over a year ago to stitch Christmas ornaments for her niece.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Spiky black and crystal ornaments were added at one shoulder of the look as well as the opposite hip, creating an asymmetric juxtaposition.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornaments
Noun
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The most elaborate of these suites spanned the top floors of houses and were filled with thoughtful decorations and toys.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the procession, tributes to the Year of the Horse appeared in many forms, including school mascots, papier-mâché horse heads and inflatable decorations.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Dec. 2025
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Perhaps that’s because modern architecture rarely has the kind of adornments that might prompt a builder to consider including a Chicago Municipal Device somewhere in the external design.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pinning her veil beneath the knot allowed the two adornments to not overlap.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Ornaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornaments. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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