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
At the time, holiday cards with trinkets and charms suspended by silk ribbon were popular.
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
The toys, treats and trinkets that went viral in 2025.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Display cases are cluttered with VHS tapes, cassettes, and trinkets.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025
The knife was created from a devil's head trinket, which Jud previously stole from a bar and chucked through one of the church's windows.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
The toys, treats and trinkets that went viral in 2025.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Display cases are cluttered with VHS tapes, cassettes, and trinkets.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025
The knife was created from a devil's head trinket, which Jud previously stole from a bar and chucked through one of the church's windows.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trinket
Noun
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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
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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For accessories, Moore opted for dainty baubles from Shay Jewelry.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Aside from Larsson, other trendsetters are joining in on the trend, attaching chains, keychains and other baubles to their jeans.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Trinket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trinket. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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