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
Toward that feel, the cozy space will also include trinkets, a big TV and more.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
KitschCraft & Charms Gen Z and Gen Alpha are driving growth in playful accessories and resin trinkets to decorate everything from our phones to our footwear—and this trend might just extend to other generations too.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The area where people used to leave trinkets and memorials is already shielded from view by a solid wall of purple tarp that keeps anyone from seeing inside — but there are still a few memorial items, including flags, outside.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Ox Lot Books keeps their shelves stocked high and their calendar of events lively, while Cottage Antiques is a treasure trove of crystal, china, and trinkets.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
KitschCraft & Charms Gen Z and Gen Alpha are driving growth in playful accessories and resin trinkets to decorate everything from our phones to our footwear—and this trend might just extend to other generations too.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The area where people used to leave trinkets and memorials is already shielded from view by a solid wall of purple tarp that keeps anyone from seeing inside — but there are still a few memorial items, including flags, outside.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Ox Lot Books keeps their shelves stocked high and their calendar of events lively, while Cottage Antiques is a treasure trove of crystal, china, and trinkets.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trinket
Noun
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Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Water ornamental beds no more than once every week to 10 days, allowing the soil to dry out in between.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These adorable multicolor glasses look like they’re inspired by spring garden ornaments.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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This Clinton resident creates oyster ornaments from shells collected at Madison’s Hammonasset State Park.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Signs along Main Street advertise shops like WomanMade Products and hawk souvenirs.—
Beverly Gage,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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Many programs and coaches are judged by the number of Final Four appearances, where teams are presented with watches as a memento and, at Indianapolis, souvenir racecar helmets.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One plastic sandwich bag full of random baubles could bring in more than $20,000 once the gold was refined.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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With its carat count, royal connections, and age, the Prince of Wales feathers brooch is a cut above many of the baubles in Queen Camilla’s impressive collection.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Trinket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trinket. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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