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
The firm has set up a miniature, AI-run vending machine in the firm’s cafeteria to study whether the technology could autonomously operate a small business selling snacks and trinkets.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The hutch has plenty of space to store mail, stationery, and trinkets, and because of its versatility, it can be placed in any room.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Available in almond, black, or gray, these fabric bins are fantastic for organizing books, journals, trinkets, and office supplies.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Milk Mura, a short stroll from Sushi Dokoro Ichii, offers a whimsical twist on this tradition, serving sets of housemade soft serve alongside a choice of over 100 liquors and liqueurs (2,000 yen) in a storybook interior cluttered with trinkets like dolls and clocks.
—New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
But there are some amusing additions to her particular collection of trinkets, too.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
Living room shelves, in particular, can spotlight your most cherished pieces and give these treasured trinkets a more permanent home.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Days are easy to fill, shopping on King’s Parade (be sure to pop into Nomads for unique trinkets and jewellery), browsing the stalls in the bustling Market Square or visiting one of the city’s world-class museums (the Fitzwilliam is a must).
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
At the time, holiday cards with trinkets and charms suspended by silk ribbon were popular.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The hutch has plenty of space to store mail, stationery, and trinkets, and because of its versatility, it can be placed in any room.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Available in almond, black, or gray, these fabric bins are fantastic for organizing books, journals, trinkets, and office supplies.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Milk Mura, a short stroll from Sushi Dokoro Ichii, offers a whimsical twist on this tradition, serving sets of housemade soft serve alongside a choice of over 100 liquors and liqueurs (2,000 yen) in a storybook interior cluttered with trinkets like dolls and clocks.
—New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
But there are some amusing additions to her particular collection of trinkets, too.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
Living room shelves, in particular, can spotlight your most cherished pieces and give these treasured trinkets a more permanent home.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Days are easy to fill, shopping on King’s Parade (be sure to pop into Nomads for unique trinkets and jewellery), browsing the stalls in the bustling Market Square or visiting one of the city’s world-class museums (the Fitzwilliam is a must).
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
At the time, holiday cards with trinkets and charms suspended by silk ribbon were popular.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trinkets
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Update ornamentals This is THE time of year to add new plants to your garden — or plant a completely new garden.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Dec. 2025
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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
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Find jewelry, homewares, Christmas ornaments, gifts, and more at this artisan store, which represents many different craftsmakers and has two locations in town.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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But over the next 75 years, people kept tweaking the cocktail, hanging ornaments on it.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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Revenue from the sales of programs, novelties, parking and concession dropped even more sharply—down 40%, from $858,548 to $511,960—while team-specific royalties fell 21% from $470,749 to $370,408.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Though denim fashion has homogenized over the past several seasons, Nauman Ahmad, Soorty’s head of product development and business development, sees a growing appetite for novelties.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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Less than an hour from Palm Springs, the Joshua Tree Visitors Center near the west entrance stays busy as the main hub for info, water refilling, souvenirs, and ranger tours.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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The stores made gift packets of rubles and sold them as souvenirs.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Gold baubles and hardware have been a fixture in Schiaparelli’s surreal denim pieces.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Jan. 2026
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Here, baby blue stripes punctuate each ring finger, while silver baubles add a touch of shine.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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Displaying books, plants, and knickknacks in your office looks extra stylish with this set of four wall cubbies; the top of each cubby offers extra open space to store even more items.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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Portland artist Maggie Rudy has a knack for knickknacks.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
6 Dec. 2025
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