Thesaurus results for KNICKKNACK

knickknack

noun

ˈnik-ˌnak

variants also nicknack

as in ornamental

a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest a variety of pretty porcelain knickknacks adorned the mantel

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Recent Examples of knickknack While displays of photos, dollar bills and knickknacks above bottles of bourbon are pretty typical in neighborhood dives, the vibe of the corner bar at 412 N. Fifth St. in Kansas City, Kansas, is its own thing. —

Allison Dikanovic, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 Shelves are lined with clocks, baubles, bottles and other charming knickknacks that give off an old-world feel. —

Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024 The kids decide to rummage through his old stuff, knickknacks from his international travels. —

EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Take a stroll through Condé Nast’s halls, where staffers draw inspiration from the spring/summer 2025 collections and replace boughs of holly with knickknacks and doodads dangling from their everyday bags. —

Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for knickknack