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ornaments

  • plural
    of ornament.
    ornament
    noun
    an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part.
  • present tense form
    of ornament (3rd person singular).
    ornament
    noun
    an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part.

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Happily, there’s a solution for their plight—one that leaves a lucky old lady with a collection of better-than-average lawn ornaments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Architect William Van Alen modelled the eagle gargoyles on hood ornaments found on the 1929 Chrysler car.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Devotees often bear offerings ranging from cash and gold to silver ornaments, generating a steady stream of donations.

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

Sunlight flashes from the hood ornaments and chrome fittings as the little procession grinds to a stop on the ringed gravel drive in front of the soaring lichen-streaked walls of the Chateau de Saint-Malo.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr