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Recent Examples of trinketry
Blondey is also known for his trinketry, and this week debuted a fine jewelry line with the legendary Stephen Webster, who is also chairman of the House of Garrard.
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Vogue, 20 Sep. 2017
Vogue, 20 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trinketry
Noun
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The painting then remained in the artist’s possession and out of public sight until it was bought, in 1927, as a chic bibelot for a swanky members-only social club in London.—
Peter Schjeldahl,
The New Yorker,
9 May 2022
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Bruno Magli’s luxe nappa leather bibelot upgrades the standard-issue, white plastic AirPods case.—
Kareem Rashed,
Robb Report,
16 Nov. 2021
Noun
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Living party favors add a fresh twist, with potted plants and propagated cuttings replacing traditional trinkets.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the Studio City market, Sunrise Organic Farm — a relatively new entrant into the game of fruit and vegetable musical chairs that is the Southern California farmers market system — has had tables loaded with cherry toms like a bijouterie counter.—
Amy ScattergoodStaff Writer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Aug. 2019
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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First, pour cranberries into a trifle bowl and fill it with water.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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Guests tucked into slabs of soda bread with lashings of butter and chicken pot pie, washed down by flights of Baileys on ice and second helpings from a trifle cart.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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January can feel a bit dreary, especially after the all the holiday baubles and Christmas lights are packed away.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Statement-making jewelry was the route Harris and Mirren opted for, tapping designer Margot McKinney for the actress’ baubles.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What was the strategic benefit to the US of all this geopolitical trumpery?—
Peter Bergen,
CNN,
28 May 2022
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So will the border continue to vanish in the face of nativist backlash and a trumpery, gimcrack wall?—
Felipe Fernández-Armesto,
WSJ,
25 June 2018
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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
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