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
Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
Crowley was again inspired by the modernist architects showcased at the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 to convey the full grandeur of the Emerald City with its geometric heft and ornamental texturing.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024
Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Ceanothus or California lilac is a worthy ornamental that blooms at this time in every shade of blue, the rarest flower color.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
Coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, many ornamental grasses, and a number of other native plants can serve up bird-satisfying meals all winter long.
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Here evergreen ornamentals such as dwarf cypress and Pittosporum alongside burgundy Loropetalum and heuchera create depth and texture with a cohesive flow.
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Snip a tiny hole in one corner of bag; pipe chocolate in a decorative drizzle over truffles.Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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It's festooned with details like doric columns and decorative stonework — there's even an old funerary chamber.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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Nothing drives this designer crazier than seeing icicle lights, oversized ornaments, and inflatable snowmen in my neighbors’ yards in February!Steven John, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024
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Most of the trees have ornaments made of shells, driftwood, even starfish.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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What was once a niche novelty has exploded into a pervasive and alarming threat.Steven Smith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Back then, Newcastle shovelled eight goals past Sheffield United, beat Manchester City when that was still a novelty, and got the better of Burnley before the perennial champions of France came to Tyneside and tasted bitter humiliation.George Caulkin, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Shop small and seek out food, art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, and souvenirs made by Hawaiians, not made to look like they were made by Hawaiians.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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For a more interactive experience, locals rave about The Agora Borealis Marketplace, a one-stop shop for unique fine art and souvenirs.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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There's also an infinity mirror and chain, fractal walk, baubles, bubbles and more.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 29 Dec. 2024
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Blitzen’s Bar is outfitted with neon signs, kitschy leg lamps, hanging tinsel and vibrant baubles.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Shelves are lined with clocks, baubles, bottles and other charming knickknacks that give off an old-world feel.Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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The kids decide to rummage through his old stuff, knickknacks from his international travels.EW.com, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Whit, a former antiques dealer, and his wife Kim have decorated the property with vintage trinkets from around the world, such as cast-iron frogs from Vietnam, textiles from Ecuador, and more.Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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And while the puzzles and side-quests can feel a bit basic at times, there are enough hidden trinkets in out-of-the-way corners to encourage completionists to explore every inch of the game's intricately detailed open-world environments.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Economic stimulus checks and a fluctuating stock market pushed many Americans to seek stability and income elsewhere, leading to the quick rise of collectibles and luxury goods as attractive asset classes.Darryl Lyons, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The café spaces offer drinks and baked goods in dedicated packaging, while the vending machines are an opportunity to snag collectibles.Joelle Diderich for WWD, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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