Synonyms of ornaments

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noun

plural of ornament

as in decorations

something that decorates or beautifies

her collection of plaster gnomes which she uses as lawn ornaments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decorations
• ornamentations
• adornments
• trims
• embellishments
• garnitures
• garnishes
• caparisons
• beautifiers
• garnishments
• embellishers
• embroideries
• doodads
• setoffs
• glitters
• furnishings
• frills
• fineries
• apparels
• filigrees
• figures
• frostings
• fripperies
• bells and whistles
• appliqués
• improvements
• enhancements
• furbelows
• enrichments
• flounces
• flourishes
• designs
• bric-a-brac
• ruffles
• chichis
• emblazonries
• embossments
• patterns
• blazonries
• trappings
• gilts
• foofaraws
• regalia
• froufrous
• bedizenments
• fal-lals
• fancyworks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scars
• blemishes
• spots
• stains
• disfigurements
• defacements
• blots

ornaments

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verb

present tense third-person singular of ornament

as in decorates

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming

delicate crystal figurines ornament the mantel over the fireplace

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decorates
• adorns
• drapes
• dresses
• trims
• festoons
• graces
• decks
• garnishes
• embellishes
• paints
• beautifies
• embosses
• enriches
• bedecks
• arrays
• bedizens
• caparisons
• dolls up
• pretties (up)
• emblazes
• blazons
• gussies up
• fancifies
• garlands
• glitzes (up)
• traps
• embroiders
• does
• accessorizes
• does up
• wreathes
• tricks (out)
• ribbons
• jewels
• fancies up
• feathers
• swags
• appliqués
• gems
• braids
• brightens
• furbelows
• figures
• fillets
• diamonds
• frills
• filigrees
• bosses
• gilds
• smartens
• freshens
• dresses up
• pearls
• fringes
• laces
• chases
• flounces
• spruces (up)
• hangs
• redecorates
• impearls
• redoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scars
• disfigures
• spoils
• displays
• defaces
• mars
• strips
• simplifies
• blemishes
• reveals
• streamlines
• denudes
• dismantles
• bares
• exposes
• uncovers
• divests
• uglifies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ornaments

Noun

The giant, 10,000-pound mammals provided meat, fat, hide, and bones for building structures, as well as ivory for tools, art, and ornaments. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

Liberty was founded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty in 1875 and has always been a vast curiosity shop selling ornaments, fabrics, furniture and art from around the world. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

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

Hallmark and Disney will also release a collection of goodies inspired by the movie, including greeting cards, ornaments, gifts, gift wrap and other unique products. — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Since September, our clients have completed three floor murals; multiple logo designs; custom holiday ornaments; and two room designs for our partners at the Groden Center. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 2 July 2026

These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 27 June 2026

These ornaments were originally intended to symbolize speed, elegance and technological optimism. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026