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
Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Trump has since added more portraits in more opulent and baroque frames, and added decorative ornaments in shiny gold (including wall finials, fireplace accents and a row of vessels where greenery used to be).
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Thankfully Etsy sells troves of vintage ornaments to start your own traditions or recreate the supermodel’s holiday style.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Almost two million lights will grace trees, ornaments, gardens and gates at Newfields once again this season.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Standing tall at 7 feet, the pre-lit tree features plush branches with plenty of room for ornaments, garlands, and ribbons.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
The event features nearly two dozen local artisans and small businesses selling their goods, ranging from ornaments, decor and jewelry to soaps, quilts and baked goods.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Humphrey merch popped up — hats, T-shirts, Christmas ornaments and even shot glasses went up for sale at bait shops and gas stations.
—Helen Harlan, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
An empty vase can also be repurposed to hold a candle, sea shells from your last beach trip, makeup supplies, pens and pencils, cotton balls, holiday ornaments, and more.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Normally, the family — which includes children Gage, 18; Mason, 20; and Sydney, 22 — celebrates Christmas with ornaments passed down from the children's grandparents.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Trump has since added more portraits in more opulent and baroque frames, and added decorative ornaments in shiny gold (including wall finials, fireplace accents and a row of vessels where greenery used to be).
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Thankfully Etsy sells troves of vintage ornaments to start your own traditions or recreate the supermodel’s holiday style.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Almost two million lights will grace trees, ornaments, gardens and gates at Newfields once again this season.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Standing tall at 7 feet, the pre-lit tree features plush branches with plenty of room for ornaments, garlands, and ribbons.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
The event features nearly two dozen local artisans and small businesses selling their goods, ranging from ornaments, decor and jewelry to soaps, quilts and baked goods.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Humphrey merch popped up — hats, T-shirts, Christmas ornaments and even shot glasses went up for sale at bait shops and gas stations.
—Helen Harlan, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
An empty vase can also be repurposed to hold a candle, sea shells from your last beach trip, makeup supplies, pens and pencils, cotton balls, holiday ornaments, and more.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornaments
Noun
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Prepping your home for winter should go beyond pulling out holiday decorations — especially when so many pieces from Martha Stewart’s cozy modern farmhouse furniture collection are on sale during Wayfair Way Day.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The app adds pins to houses, and tapping on them reveals more details, such as whether the home has spooky fun decorations, is welcoming trick or treaters or hosting a community event.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The mural decorates the north side of the building facing Oak Middle School.—
Jeff Gritchen,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her husband sold some of the rare Stephen King memorabilia that decorates their home.—
Kate Snow,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The footwear brand says Blahnik adorns his sleek styles in timeless dogtooth fabrication and delicate mesh polka dot, inspired by Lady Heathcoat-Amory, a golfer originally named Joyce Wethered.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The players on the floor Las Vegas Wilson adorns the marquee.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trump has already made some other changes at the White House, like golden adornments in the Oval Office and a new patio in the Rose Garden, both of which mirror the aesthetic of his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Staple embellishments like feathers, sequins and crystals galore were still profusely deployed to telegraph Rizza’s signature penchant for feminine, statement adornments.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Union Jacks flap gently in the breeze; a golden slither of evening sun drapes a row of cottages; a red postbox, still bearing the initials of the late Queen, stands outside a village church, bathed in the fading light.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sexy shows up in a blazer cut to perfection, a slip dress that drapes just right, or a monochrome moment that turns simplicity into a statement.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Ornaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornaments. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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