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trinketry

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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
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
Noun
  • Each one also contains an assortment of high-end trinkets to open daily in the lead-up to December 25, helping your giftees tap into childlike whimsy for the holiday season.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
  • From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
  • 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
  • Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Noun
  • Save as a collection on MyRecipes Cobblers, sky-high trifles, bundt cakes, cookies – there are so many impressive and delicious desserts for celebrating Thanksgiving.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
  • His trifle looks fantastic with a sponge collar, which gives it the air of wallpaper in an Italian boutique hotel.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For accessories, Moore opted for dainty baubles from Shay Jewelry.
    Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • What was the strategic benefit to the US of all this geopolitical trumpery?
    Peter Bergen, CNN, 28 May 2022
  • 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
Noun
  • The resort has transformed one of its bars into a pop-up experience filled with holiday decor such as Christmas trees, presents, colorful lights and ornaments hanging from the ceiling.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
  • This set includes two ornaments in a silver hue with a gold topper and a durable monofilament hanging string.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025

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“Trinketry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trinketry. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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