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
Blasena emphasizes that lighting and draping that eliminates unsightly walls can make a space feel intimate, while a focal bar, signature cocktails, a photo booth, and late-night tchotchkes, such as glow sticks, flashing glasses, and flip flops, can amp up the atmosphere.
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
This simple yet stylish monogrammed jewelry dish—personalized with her initial—is the perfect spot for her everyday jewelry or little tchotchkes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
On the desk that my character sits at in the movie, there [were] all these little tchotchkes and baubles decorating the desk.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
No surface or tchotchke is safe.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
This simple yet stylish monogrammed jewelry dish—personalized with her initial—is the perfect spot for her everyday jewelry or little tchotchkes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
On the desk that my character sits at in the movie, there [were] all these little tchotchkes and baubles decorating the desk.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
No surface or tchotchke is safe.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tchotchke
Noun
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This tree was widely planted as an ornamental for its fall color, as a nectar source for honeybees, and as a source of vegetable tallow used in cosmetics and candles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2025
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Update ornamentals This is THE time of year to add new plants to your garden — or plant a completely new garden.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Dec. 2025
Noun
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For most fans, bringing home a souvenir from a live sporting event is one of the most exciting things to experience.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Souvenir pin and midway wristband For those looking to go to the Stock Show more than once, a souvenir pin or midway wristband may be the way to go.—
Brayden Garcia
January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After removing ornaments and dusting your tree, go ahead and dismantle it.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Four Freedoms Roosevelt named were not rhetorical ornaments offered as inspiration so much as a diagnosis.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Read on to shop our picks for the best stocking stuffers and mini delights for this holiday season—including sweet treats, cold-weather accessories, and charming knickknacks.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the top is ideal for displaying decor like family photos or knickknacks.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
10 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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