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ornamentation

[awr-nuh-men-tey-shuhn, ‑muhn‑] / ˌɔr nə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən, ‑mən‑ /
NOUN
adornment
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“It gives me confidence as a shareholder that they’re less worried about ornamentation and vanity versus growing their business.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

Where the rich of previous generations could be counted on to spend their wealth on lavish ornamentation and expensive craftwork, social media accessibility has turned tastemaking into a two-way street.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 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




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