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
Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Creating warmth, coziness, and tradition means layering in the personal touches — the kids’ ornaments, family photos, and holiday pillows — that make our home feel both nostalgic and uniquely ours.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
For the minimalist, a set of eight simple sardine ornaments (complete with a matching tin) makes a great stocking stuffer.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
No matter your style, ensure your tree has enough decoration with a few more ornaments.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
More than 200 ornaments created by children and adults with developmental disabilities will adorn the state Christmas tree, furnished courtesy of the state Department of Developmental Services.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Arachnologists have debated the function of these ornaments for decades.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2025
Each features a charming tree design loaded with ornaments and toys.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Handmade gift items will be sold ranging from quilts, table runners, tea towels, aprons and baby items to placemats, Christmas ornaments and holiday table decorations.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Plus, the kit comes with ornaments, candles, and a star for the full festive experience.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Creating warmth, coziness, and tradition means layering in the personal touches — the kids’ ornaments, family photos, and holiday pillows — that make our home feel both nostalgic and uniquely ours.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
For the minimalist, a set of eight simple sardine ornaments (complete with a matching tin) makes a great stocking stuffer.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
No matter your style, ensure your tree has enough decoration with a few more ornaments.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
More than 200 ornaments created by children and adults with developmental disabilities will adorn the state Christmas tree, furnished courtesy of the state Department of Developmental Services.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Arachnologists have debated the function of these ornaments for decades.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2025
Each features a charming tree design loaded with ornaments and toys.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Handmade gift items will be sold ranging from quilts, table runners, tea towels, aprons and baby items to placemats, Christmas ornaments and holiday table decorations.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornaments
Noun
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This magical moment is a gesture of love and gratitude that lights up a smile brighter than the most grandiose display of holiday decorations, making every stressful minute of holiday gift shopping completely worth it.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hence the furniture and the decorations of a house, and the condition of the house and grounds, are properly considered as index to the character of its occupants.—
Kim Hew-Low,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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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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The book comprises over three dozen portraits by photographer James Van Der Zee—a renowned figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for depicting Black middle-class life—that offer a visual chronology of the tradition, complete with biblical and mythical adornments.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
1 Nov. 2025
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An Updown girl buried with adornments befitting the seventh-century Anglo-Saxon elite had a sub-Saharan African grandparent, and the Slavicization of Eurasia was the result of east-to-west migration rather than of top-down imposition by Slavic elites.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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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 15 Nov. 2025.
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