as in ornaments
something that decorates or beautifies
the only adornment in the sparely furnished bedroom was a small portrait of the poet Walt Whitman
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Recent Examples of adornments
The team also said the grave was unusual for its small circular shell beads, which served as personal adornments.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
It’s been a good couple years for adornments or accessories that amplify characterization.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
But apparently, that’s also a problem because such adornments were never of great significance to her.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
The floral-and-garden expert selected a silvertip fir, which grows with plenty of space between the branches to allow the adornments to shine.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Braiding patterns and adornments, such as intricate beadwork or coins, were used to communicate a person’s place within the community, while specific styles and decorations were used to signify whether a woman is married or single.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
With the addition of luxury adornments comes higher-than-usual retail price points for each pair.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Chan Luu and Aflalo are two of the brands betting on toe adornments in 2026.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
The book comprises over three dozen portraits by photographer James Van Der Zee—a renowned figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for depicting Black middle-class life—that offer a visual chronology of the tradition, complete with biblical and mythical adornments.
—Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adornments
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For three years now, the farm has served their Nigerian Pygmy goats donated Christmas trees; free of ornaments, tinsel, and any other side dish, of course.—
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Simply remove the ornaments and use a waterproof bag to keep the tree from getting dusty or mildewed during months of storage.—
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King posted a picture of herself walking through a long hallway, which was adorned with several Christmas decorations.—
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While most homes have taken down their trees, lights and decorations, Christmas is only just now coming to a close with Three Kings Day this week.—
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“Adornments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adornments. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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