as in ornamentals
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 trinkets
With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
On the other hand, a collection of small trinkets will also make your table seem disjointed and messy.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
As impeccably decorated as the Victorian property that houses it, the pub is packed with antiques and travel trinkets.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Perhaps in imitation of the former occupant—known only through the photographs, books, textiles, and trinkets covering the walls and the floor—Liden sits topless at a piano.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
To their surprise, there are only seven small boxes, containing photos, sketches, notes, and a scattering of trinkets to go through.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
That said, there are dozens of helpful trinkets hidden throughout the landscape that can make certain challenges much simpler, such as improving your movement, aiding your attacks, or increasing your resilience.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
The walls are dressed with trinkets, all antiques sourced from Puglian markets.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Lima gifted her the latter two items and assembled all three trinkets in a line to hang from the original pin.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
On the other hand, a collection of small trinkets will also make your table seem disjointed and messy.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
As impeccably decorated as the Victorian property that houses it, the pub is packed with antiques and travel trinkets.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Perhaps in imitation of the former occupant—known only through the photographs, books, textiles, and trinkets covering the walls and the floor—Liden sits topless at a piano.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
To their surprise, there are only seven small boxes, containing photos, sketches, notes, and a scattering of trinkets to go through.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
That said, there are dozens of helpful trinkets hidden throughout the landscape that can make certain challenges much simpler, such as improving your movement, aiding your attacks, or increasing your resilience.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
The walls are dressed with trinkets, all antiques sourced from Puglian markets.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Lima gifted her the latter two items and assembled all three trinkets in a line to hang from the original pin.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trinkets
Noun
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This substance, aptly named powdery mildew, is a common fungus that affects an array of ornamentals, vegetables, and herbs.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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This can look like letting your grass grow a little longer, swapping out non-native ornamentals for native plants, and keeping gardens as organic as possible.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
Noun
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A lot of ornaments and tinsel on the Christmas tree.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The other half — the Sri Lankan culture that lived in his parents’ home, in their ornaments, their religious artwork, their sense of the world — sat at a distance.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar all stock cooking tools, small appliances and storage helpers that go beyond cheap plastic novelties, and a handful are genuinely worth grabbing on your next run.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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The two-day festival will feature more than 90 vendor booths lining Broadway with arts, crafts, clothing, novelties, gifts and food.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The olive oil bottles make for great gifts and souvenirs, so pick up a few to take home with you.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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There are thousands of different novelties, knick-knacks and souvenirs here.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Nearby Lost Art Jewelry sells handmade baubles by a master goldsmith.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Quince’s selection of earrings, necklaces, and other baubles is the perfect way to try out the season’s biggest jewelry trends without spending too much—or investing in something that doesn’t also feel timeless.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Among the totems, knickknacks, and ephemera in Will Shortz’s home-cum-museum, and one of his favorite items, is a copy of the 1924 book inscribed by Dick Simon and Max Schuster, sent to its source of inspiration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Nov. 2025
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Out with trendy gadgets, fast fashion and clutter-creating décor or knickknacks – things that feel exciting in the moment but are quickly forgotten.—
Michael Luchs,
The Conversation,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Trinkets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trinkets. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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