as in ornamentations
something that decorates or beautifies
the architect used stone carvings as setoffs for the building's marble facing
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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
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Next, think about the food and decorations that will be filling the space.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the early first century, Tiberius expanded his family’s beachside home into an opulent complex, adding more rooms, richer frescoes, and marble decorations.—
Erica Firpo,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Setoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setoffs. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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