as in decoration
something that decorates or beautifies
her collection of plaster gnomes which she uses as lawn ornaments
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
delicate crystal figurines ornament the mantel over the fireplace
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Recent Examples of ornament
Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
This Dior collection was sparser on bags and shoes, those brisk-selling tack-ons that designers can get carried away with, festooning them to models like ornaments on a Christmas tree.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
The show begins with an extensive selection of luxury astrolabes, a technical instrument of engraved and ornamented metal plates and dials used for timekeeping, astronomy and navigation.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The three armor ornaments are based on different Stormtrooper designs.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
This Dior collection was sparser on bags and shoes, those brisk-selling tack-ons that designers can get carried away with, festooning them to models like ornaments on a Christmas tree.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
The spacious rooms and suites themselves are ornamented with gold and silver leaf and Venetian glass accents and are appointed with furniture from the ateliers of Italy, cared for by an in-house curator.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
The show begins with an extensive selection of luxury astrolabes, a technical instrument of engraved and ornamented metal plates and dials used for timekeeping, astronomy and navigation.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornament
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There is also going to be a future patch that moves beyond purely technical issues to get into some of the larger problems in the game, and Capcom has made a long list of changes and fixes coming in that next update: Equipment loadouts can remove decorations, Bowgun customization and Kinsects.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Walls display Black History Month decorations, a tree made of pink paper hearts and posters of historical figures like the Wright brothers and George Washington Carver.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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The spacious rooms are tastefully decorated, in soothing neutral colors.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Those with the adjustable heads are naked, but the two smaller figures are decorated with hair and earspools in the lobes of their ears, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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In an era where contemporary architecture often relies on cladding and heavy ornamentation, Paradero celebrates simplicity.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Simple forms and geometries abound, with a distinct lack of more organic elements like curved shapes, soft textures, and overly decorative ornamentation.—
Lauren Gallow,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2025
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Guests will also be treated to Michelle Williams’s iconic saffron Vera Wang gown from the 2006 Oscars, which has been reimagined as a delicate biscuit adorned with lemon vanilla royal icing, evoking the gown’s flowing silhouette.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Rounding it all out is the 1,600-square-foot guesthouse, which is adorned throughout with pecky cypress paneling and has its own kitchen and family room.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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Rewind to the 2018 SAG awards when a very young MBB wore her hair in twin buns with black ribbon adornments, and then again in 2020 with some crystal studs.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Sophisticated yet sculptural silhouettes, whimsy adornment, and vivid hues at Erdem, S.S. Daley, Roksanda, Emilia Wickstead and Burberry captured the mood best.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Ornament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornament. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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