as in ornamentals
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 tchotchkes
In 2022, Mimosa Echard won the Prix Marcel Duchamp and exhibited the installation Escape more at the Centre Pompidou in Paris—a display consisting of glass walls, streams of water and urine, pollen, ginkgo tree eggs, newsprint, films, and assorted tchotchkes, among other items.
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Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Taylor then lights a cigarette, sets the tchotchkes aflame, and fury-walks out the door.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
The sturdy, striking display is the perfect home for your favorite products, candles, and tchotchkes.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
But how exactly do tchotchkes contribute to the neighborhood?
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The space doubles as a concept store specializing in everything Japandi (a blend of Scandinavian functionality and Japanese minimalism), such as incense from Japan’s Awaji Island and chrome desktop tchotchkes.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
During Ghost Month, the seventh month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar, auctioneers sell seemingly ordinary items—backpacks, calculators, tchotchkes—imbued with a spiritual charge thought to bring good luck.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Chocolates and tchotchkes are fun but overdone, and oftentimes, totally useless.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Lastly, the age of buying tchotchkes on late-night TV may be coming back courtesy of YouTube.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2025
Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Taylor then lights a cigarette, sets the tchotchkes aflame, and fury-walks out the door.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
The sturdy, striking display is the perfect home for your favorite products, candles, and tchotchkes.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
But how exactly do tchotchkes contribute to the neighborhood?
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The space doubles as a concept store specializing in everything Japandi (a blend of Scandinavian functionality and Japanese minimalism), such as incense from Japan’s Awaji Island and chrome desktop tchotchkes.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
During Ghost Month, the seventh month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar, auctioneers sell seemingly ordinary items—backpacks, calculators, tchotchkes—imbued with a spiritual charge thought to bring good luck.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Chocolates and tchotchkes are fun but overdone, and oftentimes, totally useless.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Lastly, the age of buying tchotchkes on late-night TV may be coming back courtesy of YouTube.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tchotchkes
Noun
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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
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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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The latest Coco Crush novelties feature the supple necklace and choker along with Signatures creations with the Ruban and Comète collections.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Revenue from the sales of programs, novelties, parking and concession dropped even more sharply—down 40%, from $858,548 to $511,960—while team-specific royalties fell 21% from $470,749 to $370,408.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Madeline is newer still, having purchased her first kit just over a year ago to stitch Christmas ornaments for her niece.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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This can manifest in the form of apparel, bedding, kitchen utensils and bumper stickers all the way to collectibles, luxury watches, electronics and seasonal products like ornaments.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Displaying books, plants, and knickknacks in your office looks extra stylish with this set of four wall cubbies; the top of each cubby offers extra open space to store even more items.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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Portland artist Maggie Rudy has a knack for knickknacks.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
6 Dec. 2025
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Less than an hour from Palm Springs, the Joshua Tree Visitors Center near the west entrance stays busy as the main hub for info, water refilling, souvenirs, and ranger tours.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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The stores made gift packets of rubles and sold them as souvenirs.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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The firm has set up a miniature, AI-run vending machine in the firm’s cafeteria to study whether the technology could autonomously operate a small business selling snacks and trinkets.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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The hutch has plenty of space to store mail, stationery, and trinkets, and because of its versatility, it can be placed in any room.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Tchotchkes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tchotchkes. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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