as in decorative
serving to add beauty
the trim on Victorian houses is sometimes elaborately ornamental
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as in ornament
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
a collection of fragile ornamentals kept in a glass cabinet
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Recent Examples of ornamental
Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
Crowley was again inspired by the modernist architects showcased at the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 to convey the full grandeur of the Emerald City with its geometric heft and ornamental texturing.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024
Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Ceanothus or California lilac is a worthy ornamental that blooms at this time in every shade of blue, the rarest flower color.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024
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Coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, many ornamental grasses, and a number of other native plants can serve up bird-satisfying meals all winter long.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
Crowley was again inspired by the modernist architects showcased at the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 to convey the full grandeur of the Emerald City with its geometric heft and ornamental texturing.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024
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Here evergreen ornamentals such as dwarf cypress and Pittosporum alongside burgundy Loropetalum and heuchera create depth and texture with a cohesive flow.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Ceanothus or California lilac is a worthy ornamental that blooms at this time in every shade of blue, the rarest flower color.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024
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Garden Fair: The Sweetwater Oaks Garden Club’s Garden Fair will feature vendors selling plants, shrubs, roses, orchids, birdhouses, decorative garden and yard art.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Includes bouquets and boutonnieres for the wedding party, centerpieces, and other decorative florals.Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Nothing drives this designer crazier than seeing icicle lights, oversized ornaments, and inflatable snowmen in my neighbors’ yards in February!Steven John, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024
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Most of the trees have ornaments made of shells, driftwood, even starfish.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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And though a second, thick stucco layer with bits of cork was an insulation novelty imported from Italy, its properties meant that the walls could remain authentically crooked.Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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His research, which was recognized by the Technology and Innovation Management Division of the Academy of Management as its distinguished scholar for 2020, explores the emergence and adoption of novelty.Raghu Garud, Yuliya Snihur, Harvard Business Review, 8 Jan. 2025
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Shop and Dine in West Yellowstone The gateway town to Yellowstone National Park, West Yellowstone is not only the doorway to outdoor adventure, but also a great place to grab a bite to eat or shop for souvenirs.Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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For reusable bottles, several local shops in Park City, including Locals, sell stylish options that double as souvenirs.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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There's also an infinity mirror and chain, fractal walk, baubles, bubbles and more.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 29 Dec. 2024
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Blitzen’s Bar is outfitted with neon signs, kitschy leg lamps, hanging tinsel and vibrant baubles.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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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
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Shelves are lined with clocks, baubles, bottles and other charming knickknacks that give off an old-world feel.Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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Whit, a former antiques dealer, and his wife Kim have decorated the property with vintage trinkets from around the world, such as cast-iron frogs from Vietnam, textiles from Ecuador, and more.Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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And while the puzzles and side-quests can feel a bit basic at times, there are enough hidden trinkets in out-of-the-way corners to encourage completionists to explore every inch of the game's intricately detailed open-world environments.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Beyond collectible value, firearms hold an intrinsic value among enthusiasts and investors who believe in their lasting worth.Darryl Lyons, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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One of the great tragedies for the collectibles industry has been the loss of clarity about what happened to the Captain America chopper that starred in the 1969 counter-culture movie that became a blockbuster.Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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