as in decorative
serving to add beauty
the trim on Victorian houses is sometimes elaborately ornamental
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as in ornament
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
a collection of fragile ornamentals kept in a glass cabinet
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Recent Examples of ornamental
Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
The restricted activities would include running ornamental fountains, noncommercial pressure washing and car washing, among several others.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Gardeners can naturally reduce beetle populations and protect their landscapes by planting geraniums among more susceptible ornamentals.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
How absurd, indeed, to imagine wild birds giving time like the mechanical songsters on an ornamental clock.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
The restricted activities would include running ornamental fountains, noncommercial pressure washing and car washing, among several others.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Voles are herbivores that cause garden damage by eating plant materials such as flowers, ornamentals, bulbs, and the bark of trees.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Gardeners can naturally reduce beetle populations and protect their landscapes by planting geraniums among more susceptible ornamentals.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
Adjective
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Interiors by Studio Architetto Mar, balance historic character with refined updates, highlighted by two reception rooms, a formal dining room, and a spacious chef’s kitchen dressed in decorative wallpaper.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The best luxury bath towels also feature decorative accents like embroidery and monogramming to elevate your washroom’s aesthetic.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One less thing to set up, one less unwanted lawn ornament.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hallmark went live on social media Friday from its Kansas City headquarters, featuring employees who helped create the ornaments.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Watches and Wonders ran like clockwork in April, with 65 exhibiting brands showing off their latest novelties to around 60,000 visitors in Geneva and nearly 1 billion online.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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The novelty, for her, of being in a relationship nowheresville befitted the album’s titular concept.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those looking to keep the marker as a souvenir, though, can simply peel these stickers off and create a travel notebook for a physical reflection of your travels.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fans soon followed, paying a nickel for a scorecard at the stadium and coming out with a souvenir.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The princess received both baubles as a wedding present from her father, who inherited them as part of the royal collection.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Eight years later John Jacob Astor took the pricey bauble on a trip — aboard the Titanic.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Add a natural wood or wicker coffee table to the living room, or stack some stone knickknacks on a side table.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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This small acrylic container is a great way to draw the eyes of your guests to a small knickknack of your choosing.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Books about books, garments from Paloma Wool and Kiko Kostadinov, and trinket-y accessories are just the start, so grab an Americano or homemade cookie from its café menu to aid in your journey.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mystery, surprise and fun fill up trinket trade boxes, and the trend that is popping up on street corners and sidewalks across the country has made its way to Los Angeles.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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