trinketry

noun

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as in bibelot

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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. — Vogue, 20 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trinketry
  1. bibelot
  2. trinket
  3. bijouterie
  4. ornamental
  5. trifle
  6. bauble
  7. trumpery
  8. ornament
Noun
  • 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
  • Bruno Magli’s luxe nappa leather bibelot upgrades the standard-issue, white plastic AirPods case.
    — Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2021
Definition of bibelot
Noun
  • Right off The Avenue is the Baltimore Trinket Library, full of keychains, stickers, buttons, pins, zines, works of art, and trinkets.
    — Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Complete strangers become confidants, newcomers are entrusted with the secret rituals of the forest (like shouting for the always elusive Carl), and trading trinkets and kandi is the reigning social currency.
    — Taryn Valentine, SPIN, 10 July 2026
Definition of trinket
Noun
  • 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
Definition of bijouterie
Noun
  • Gardeners can naturally reduce beetle populations and protect their landscapes by planting geraniums among more susceptible ornamentals.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
  • While the company has changed its product over the years, from produce to ornamentals, he's always grown to serve his local community.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Definition of ornamental
Noun
  • If making a trifle, assemble it the day before serving.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026
  • Why The Trifle Is The Best Party Dessert Enter the chocolate trifle, a beloved Southern staple, courtesy of a good friend who excels at hospitality but values shortcuts.
    — Kathryn Streeter, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Definition of trifle
Noun
  • Margot Robbie is just the latest to borrow a bauble from Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry box.
    — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
  • Nearby Lost Art Jewelry sells handmade baubles by a master goldsmith.
    — Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Definition of bauble
Noun
  • What was the strategic benefit to the US of all this geopolitical trumpery?
    — Peter Bergen, CNN, 28 May 2022
Definition of trumpery
Noun
  • The gallery posted a photo of the ornament on Instagram earlier this week.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of ornament

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“Trinketry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trinketry. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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