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
If László had written the script, these women would have been regarded as ornamentation, a festooning, and probably would have been removed.
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The Chrysler Building is now widely regarded as an Art Deco masterpiece, and its steel ornamentation is a welcome reminder of a different era in New York.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
The record itself is pretty stripped down, with a small combo and not a lot of ornamentation.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis’s tweaks are mostly focused on simplifying the ceremonies and eliminating unnecessary ornamentation.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Feb. 2025
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The Chrysler Building is now widely regarded as an Art Deco masterpiece, and its steel ornamentation is a welcome reminder of a different era in New York.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
The record itself is pretty stripped down, with a small combo and not a lot of ornamentation.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis’s tweaks are mostly focused on simplifying the ceremonies and eliminating unnecessary ornamentation.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamentation
Noun
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The mother-of-pearl embroidery that traced a black wrap dress was inspired by the decoration on Korean wedding chests.—
Steff Yotka,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Lauren was planning a small birthday party for her soon-to-be 6-year-old, with the decorations ordered and the invitations sent out.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The hand ornament represents the friendship between women, a spokesperson for Hu told me.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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First appearing on the marble above the fireplace, the ornaments are now also on the Oval Office walls.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Noun
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At the time, Jaden wore a tailored custom Thom Browne ensemble, including a white denim coat featuring dahlia adornments and several straps.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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And lastly, the final adornments: odds and ends to add bling to your clothing.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Ornamentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamentation. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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