ornamentation

Example Sentences

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But Yee hopes that straight talk and her distinct lack of ornamentation will count for something with California voters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Some were drawn in a realistic style, while others were more abstract, but all showed intentional design rather than random ornamentation.

From Science Daily • Dec. 16, 2025

I, on the other hand, know the way to my Valentine’s heart — and it does not include ornamentation, flash or anything that involves him having to put on socks and nice shoes.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

The 18th Century painting below features typical stylistic elements of Mughal art, including highly stylised figures, vibrant colours, naturalism and ornamentation.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2024

If this ritual of ornamentation didn’t occur, Mollie feared Anna’s spirit might be lost.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann