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
These small décor items are essential when outfitting a space and infusing it with a dollop of your own charisma, but too many tiny trinkets can lead to a cluttered feel fast, says interior designer Jennifer Pacca.
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Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
These kinds of trinkets were not particularly surprising to me.
—Magdalena Stawkowski, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
But for UConn, those may be future eBay trinkets.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Find a rug that hides foot traffic and keep valuable trinkets in a different room.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Days after the ocean liner sank into the Atlantic, a cable ship recovered Astor’s body, along with personal trinkets such as the pocket watch, gold cuff links, a diamond ring, and the pencil.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Scattered through the book is a catalog of trinkets collected by Helm, wending through eight storylines exploring the effect of matter around us, and our effect on matter.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Toward that feel, the cozy space will also include trinkets, a big TV and more.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The area where people used to leave trinkets and memorials is already shielded from view by a solid wall of purple tarp that keeps anyone from seeing inside — but there are still a few memorial items, including flags, outside.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
These kinds of trinkets were not particularly surprising to me.
—Magdalena Stawkowski, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
But for UConn, those may be future eBay trinkets.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Find a rug that hides foot traffic and keep valuable trinkets in a different room.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Days after the ocean liner sank into the Atlantic, a cable ship recovered Astor’s body, along with personal trinkets such as the pocket watch, gold cuff links, a diamond ring, and the pencil.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Scattered through the book is a catalog of trinkets collected by Helm, wending through eight storylines exploring the effect of matter around us, and our effect on matter.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Toward that feel, the cozy space will also include trinkets, a big TV and more.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The area where people used to leave trinkets and memorials is already shielded from view by a solid wall of purple tarp that keeps anyone from seeing inside — but there are still a few memorial items, including flags, outside.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trinkets
Noun
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Use the general guide below regarding suitable depths for growing vegetables and larger ornamentals in containers.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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Some common edible plants to grow as ornamentals include tricolor sage, red shiso, and flowering chives.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Each holiday season, Lisa Mbugua and her two children decorate their Christmas tree with her sister’s ornaments.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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These adorable multicolor glasses look like they’re inspired by spring garden ornaments.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His goal with these novelties was to both educate visitors about scientific principles and get children excited about the subject, which can get flattened in the traditional school system.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Small and ominous-looking, the plants are commonly sold as novelties, and many a curious child (or adult) has triggered its sinister traps with a pencil to see its amazingly rapid response.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Duchess of Sussex also shared glimpses of Australian souvenirs and treats that appeared to be for their kids, including the popular Australian sweet treat Tim Tams, candies, picture books and handwritten cards.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Lighthouse Gifts and Sugarbritches have the kind of beachy treasures, souvenirs, and quirky finds that make visitors want to browse for hours.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC — which for years garnered the attention of millions of TV viewers looking for a deal on baubles and housewares, is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Washington Monument, surrounded by a circle of small US flags, also made its presence felt (as did the bright red Lunar New Year decorations hanging like Christmas baubles from the white buildings).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the recently popular minimalist styles, real home decorating reflects memories, travel, and family—knickknacks, photographs, souvenirs, and heirlooms are embraced and incorporated.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2026
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Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Trinkets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trinkets. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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