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
No surface or tchotchke is safe.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Other positive details to note include ample pocket space for all your tchotchkes, two height options for the belt, and a nice, wide collar.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
In a sea of cruise ships and tourists, where tchotchkes flow like wine, lies an outlier.
—Peter Kelly, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
As with many families, there are keepsakes and tchotchkes for Hargitay and her siblings to tackle.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Other positive details to note include ample pocket space for all your tchotchkes, two height options for the belt, and a nice, wide collar.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
In a sea of cruise ships and tourists, where tchotchkes flow like wine, lies an outlier.
—Peter Kelly, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
As with many families, there are keepsakes and tchotchkes for Hargitay and her siblings to tackle.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tchotchke
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But while many edibles and ornamentals make good companions for apples and other fruit trees, some plants just don't belong in your backyard orchard.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 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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According to Action Network, the Red Sox entered the 2025 season as the least affordable ticket in the game for a family of four (including four tickets, two beers, two soft drinks, four hot dogs, parking, a souvenir hat, and factoring in a ballpark’s child admission policy).—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The souvenir stalls outside the stadium which do a roaring trade on matchdays are also feeling the squeeze from the lack of games — and the bad weather that accompanied the ones that were played recently against Chelsea and Sunderland.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The new line includes silk pajamas, cozy sweaters, charming ornaments, and more holiday-ready treasures.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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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
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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 6 Nov. 2025.
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