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
The Russians brought trinkets and Matryoshka dolls to sell, with Orsini telling author Martyn Thomas in his book World in Their Hands that her mother, a journalist, had taken an interest in the Soviets’ story.
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Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Cracker Barrel has been undergoing a $700 million modern revamp, stripping away the old-timey trinkets for a less cluttered look in its restaurants and introducing a new logo.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Recently, the chain has paired its Happy Meals with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle x Hello Kitty, Minecraft and Crocs trinkets.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2025
And no place had fluffy pens in abundance like Claire’s, a chain that sold accessories and other trinkets and, at the time, seemed to exist in every shopping center in America.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
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Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Cracker Barrel has been undergoing a $700 million modern revamp, stripping away the old-timey trinkets for a less cluttered look in its restaurants and introducing a new logo.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Recently, the chain has paired its Happy Meals with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle x Hello Kitty, Minecraft and Crocs trinkets.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2025
And no place had fluffy pens in abundance like Claire’s, a chain that sold accessories and other trinkets and, at the time, seemed to exist in every shopping center in America.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trinket
Noun
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Another garden mainstay, marigolds bloom from early summer through fall, and they're cherished as ornamentals as well as pest-repelling companion plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 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
Noun
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Their distinctive products include lowball tumblers, decanters, and pitchers as well as decor like holiday ornaments.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Start by selecting a focal point, such as the Grand Duchess Tree or a statement yard piece, then build around it using garlands, mini trees, or complementary ornaments.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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Parker Ashton-Youngs Longmont, CO Parker bought these earrings at the base of Kilimanjaro, proving that adventure souvenirs always make for stellar accessories.—
Matt Nager,
Outside,
1 Sep. 2025
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Buy a meaningful souvenir at Missions Pottery, where each piece is handcrafted by a local artisan, or Pig City Books, an independent bookstore with an expansive but well-curated selection.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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This is your stop for it all: clothing, decor, furniture, gifts, and baubles, as The Domain has more than 100 shopping and dining options.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
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DeLucia’s stagings include a bevy of baubles.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Trinket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trinket. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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