as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
shelves cluttered with tchotchkes from a lifetime of vacations
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Recent Examples of tchotchke
For example, in 2024 researchers discovered what appear to be tchotchkes collected by Neanderthals at the Prado Vargas Cave system in Burgos, Spain.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2025
But his office was empty, save his laptop, strangely locked to the arm of his swivel chair with one of those plastic-sheathed steel cords, and his golfing tchotchke.
—Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
There were drinks for sale—red and blue Jell-O shots, Sapporo—along with a row of vendors: trans literature zines, shiny tchotchkes, a tattoo artist.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 25 June 2025
Lot holders know that tchotchkes aren’t allowed but that the grounds crew will indulge them, for a time.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2025
But his office was empty, save his laptop, strangely locked to the arm of his swivel chair with one of those plastic-sheathed steel cords, and his golfing tchotchke.
—Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
There were drinks for sale—red and blue Jell-O shots, Sapporo—along with a row of vendors: trans literature zines, shiny tchotchkes, a tattoo artist.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 25 June 2025
Lot holders know that tchotchkes aren’t allowed but that the grounds crew will indulge them, for a time.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tchotchke
Noun
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Taller ornamental grasses work well for the vertical element in more permanent in-ground mum displays, and dwarf varieties, which are still often two feet tall, are well-suited for fall container designs.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Everything else was kept for souvenirs.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the procedure will slowly remove the ritual of collecting stamps in a passport book, a popular souvenir among travelers.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shop knickknacks, pillow covers, lights, and more of the best Halloween decor deals for up to 57 percent off now.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Cracker Barrel had plans to remodel its restaurant with a simpler layout, getting rid of some of the clutter, antiques and knickknacks the chain was known for.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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The six-foot tree features 1,471 branches to create a fluffy, vibrant green centerpiece that’s perfect for hanging ornaments.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Species such as Grant’s gazelles, Thomson’s gazelles, Southern reedbucks, and Impalas are commonly poached for meat, horns (used in traditional medicine and ornaments) and skins.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Words that foiled spellers included chrysal, athanor, cloxacillin, heliconius, torticollis, platylepadid and gewgaw, and at one point judges had to review a video replay to determine whether a speller said the letter I or Y.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
9 July 2021
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And how nice to see Cynthia Erivo — to really see the woman and not have her overwhelmed by an elaborate mishmash of ruffles and gewgaws.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2020
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“Tchotchke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tchotchke. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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