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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

Dr Konyak points to explorers, colonial officials, missionaries and photographers drawn to tattooed faces, ornaments, weapons and headhunting, while the lives behind them often receded from view.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 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

I nodded, wishing that Frankie and I had gotten them something better than the apron and handkerchiefs I’d sewn in home economics class and the Popsicle ornaments and drawings Frankie had made.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez