as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
the top of his desk was littered with trinkets that were collected as souvenirs from various vacations
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Recent Examples of trinket
Layer the window with other pieces of art and decorate with plants and small trinkets.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
My wife reaches out to them and often sends little attentive trinkets.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Fluted Large Bookcase Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Fluted Large Bookcase
This gorgeous bookcase is perfect for displaying your trinkets.
—Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
The public is invited to bring photos and trinkets to place on an ofrenda from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 1.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
My wife reaches out to them and often sends little attentive trinkets.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Fluted Large Bookcase Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Fluted Large Bookcase
This gorgeous bookcase is perfect for displaying your trinkets.
—Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
The public is invited to bring photos and trinkets to place on an ofrenda from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 1.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trinket
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The three most common types of eucalyptus were brought there because people wanted them for either ornamentals or for timber trees.Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
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However, with such a large group, almost any plant can be attacked, from houseplants to outdoor ornamentals.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024
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Try your hand at a pirouette on the ice rink followed by a stroll around the wooden huts hawking everything from ornaments and crafts to Norwegian treats like gløgg, the Scandinavian version of mulled wine.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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But every grandchild has an ornament of some sort on that tree.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Be warned, though: make some extra room in your suitcase for souvenirs, because this little city has a whole lot to offer.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Over the coming days, the owners of Four Seasons Total Landscaping did their patriotic duty and cashed in on their temporary notoriety, selling souvenirs to commemorate the fiasco; to Trump’s detractors, the debacle epitomized the clownish incompetence that had defined his presidency.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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In one video, the heiress — clad head-to-toe in bright pink — could be seen mouthing the words while riding on a mini electric scooter suitcase around a large green Christmas tree filled with pink baubles.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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All three auction houses weigh in with baubles made by the late master, whose signature bold, colorful style caught the eye of movie stars, royals and artists during her active years in the early to mid-20th century.Carol Besler, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Trinket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trinket. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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