as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
the top of his desk was littered with trinkets that were collected as souvenirs from various vacations
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Recent Examples of trinket
Traditionally, the person who receives the piece of cake with the trinket is named king or queen of the festivities and is obligated to host the next party.
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Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
The salon and gallery participated as well because Martinez wanted to see what was in there and trade a trinket.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Jan. 2026
But there are some amusing additions to her particular collection of trinkets, too.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
Her kids stood close by William, gathering trinkets and treats from the crowd.
—Rachel Burchfield, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025
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Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
The salon and gallery participated as well because Martinez wanted to see what was in there and trade a trinket.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Jan. 2026
But there are some amusing additions to her particular collection of trinkets, too.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
Her kids stood close by William, gathering trinkets and treats from the crowd.
—Rachel Burchfield, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trinket
Noun
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Take advantage of a warm, sunny day to clean out flowerbeds. February into March is the time to prune roses and summer-blooming ornamentals.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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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
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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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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Gold baubles and hardware have been a fixture in Schiaparelli’s surreal denim pieces.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Jan. 2026
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After the show, when Hebler attempted to return the jewelry, Elvis told him to keep the bauble for good luck.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Trinket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trinket. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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