trinkets

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The novel emerged as he began writing about the objects he had saved, everything from family keepsakes to trinkets picked up at the bazaars, which gradually brought his characters to life.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Even street vendors hawking sweets and trinkets follow the dollar’s rise and fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Now, it also sells eggs, cheese, soup, local honey and even homemade cards and trinkets.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

In other years, she and her friends might have exchanged earrings or other trinkets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

“Now, you’d better go. And do be careful in my husband’s territory, Percy. Don’t take anything. He is awfully fussy about his trinkets and trash.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan