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
From there, the little trinkets can be placed on a keychain or string for display on a backpack or as a piece of jewelry.
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Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Toss those little trinkets, stickers, and plastic toys.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
The golden script and trinkets that increasingly adorn the West Wing.
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Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
17 June 2026
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
For a more cohesive and clean look, curate meaningful items from your travels that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes and put trinkets in keepsake boxes.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
As impeccably decorated as the Victorian property that houses it, the pub is packed with antiques and travel trinkets.
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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.
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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.
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Bianca Betancourt,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Toss those little trinkets, stickers, and plastic toys.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
The golden script and trinkets that increasingly adorn the West Wing.
—
Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
17 June 2026
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.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
For a more cohesive and clean look, curate meaningful items from your travels that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes and put trinkets in keepsake boxes.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trinkets
Noun
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While the company has changed its product over the years, from produce to ornamentals, he's always grown to serve his local community.
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Many of the plants on this list can be interplanted with ornamentals in garden beds and around your patio or deck.
Noun
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Lawn Ornaments Too many lawn ornaments, such as gnomes, fairies, dolls, or flamingos, read as tacky to Emily Roose, the founder of Emily Roose Interiors.
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These ornaments were originally intended to symbolize speed, elegance and technological optimism.
Noun
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The 2026 edition was one for the books, with a record 66 houses showcasing their latest novelties to around 60,000 visitors in Geneva and nearly 1 billion online.
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The organizations that treat these tools as durable, governable infrastructure, rather than novelties, will be the ones that turn AI potential into measurable progress.
Noun
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Inside the store, special pieces include lithographs, limited-edition items and souvenirs developed in partnership with JR.
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As those trees died, some were processed into souvenirs such as pens and trinket boxes.
Noun
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Nearby Lost Art Jewelry sells handmade baubles by a master goldsmith.
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Either way, McDermott had a couple more baubles to dangle.
Noun
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A lot of those people have Victoria Baumann and Charlie Moreton to thank, the father-daughter duo behind Victoria Essie Studio that produces fidget toys and other knickknacks out of their homes in North Carolina.
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Small knickknacks, like salt and pepper shakers, can be cute, but thrifting experts recommend against buying them at garage sales.
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“Trinkets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trinkets. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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