as in decoration
something that decorates or beautifies
didn't care for Victorian houses and all of their ornamentations
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Recent Examples of ornamentation
The patterns and designs common on Art Deco buildings incorporated imagery from many other cultures, and the placement of exterior ornamentation can be found on Mesopotamian and Greek architecture, for example.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
Ensure that your giftee is open to a little ornamentation first, and then score them anything from coasters to novelty candles, bud vases to adorable table lighting, and/or whatever will make their house bubble with personality.
—Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 20 Feb. 2024
The city has a rugged and uncommon majesty with elaborate building facades bearing ornamentation made of lava stone, which was formed from cooled molten rock spewed from nearby Mt. Etna, still active and huffing and puffing away 35 kilometers in the distance.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Its tiny cylinder neatly replaces your existing deadbolt without adding any extra ornamentation to the outside of your door.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 9 Oct. 2024
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
Ensure that your giftee is open to a little ornamentation first, and then score them anything from coasters to novelty candles, bud vases to adorable table lighting, and/or whatever will make their house bubble with personality.
—Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 20 Feb. 2024
The city has a rugged and uncommon majesty with elaborate building facades bearing ornamentation made of lava stone, which was formed from cooled molten rock spewed from nearby Mt. Etna, still active and huffing and puffing away 35 kilometers in the distance.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Its tiny cylinder neatly replaces your existing deadbolt without adding any extra ornamentation to the outside of your door.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamentation
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While another golden retriever, Banks, went viral when his owner shared a fairly long list of the things that frighten him, including tarps, frogs, boxes, Halloween decorations and even feather dusters.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The carousel then featured shots of Khai with some friends, as well as Halloween decorations, pumpkin decorating, Hadid’s skeleton costume and a snap of Khai trick or treating.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The in-house Wondershop brand offers cohesive accessories, so your home can have coordinated, cozy cheer — including trees, garlands, ornaments, toppers, and tree skirts.Olivia Avitt, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Best Gift for Moms Lismore Christmas Bauble Ornament $200.00 Buy Now Lismore, the most iconic and distinguished of the Waterford patterns, is carefully cut into this crystal bauble ornament.Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
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One thing is for certain in all observing communities: The lively adornment of sacred spaces, including the home and one’s altar, is a big part of this celebration.Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Fabricated in 18-karat gold designs that evoke the splendors of Asian and Indian jewels as well as European adornments of old, this brand is alive with a large array of notably fine gemstones including diamonds, colored sapphires, pearls and tourmalines.Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Ornamentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamentation. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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