ornamentation

Example Sentences

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Through every change of style, Thorn’s voice — low, smoky and pensive, rarely indulging in vibrato or ornamentation — gave the duo’s songs an emotional equipoise.

From New York Times

Native Americans used the colorful sap to dye baskets and in other forms of personal ornamentation.

From Seattle Times

But during the rehearsal, observed by video call, Treloar sang the word as though it were a grand encore, teasing its vowel sound into generous helpings of ornamentation.

From New York Times

Aware of the average Victorians' affinity for ornamentation, Cadbury designed the boxes himself with sentimental scenes including idyllic landscapes, delicate flowers, and, reportedly, drawings of his own cherubic children.

From Salon

The one-story buildings have sparse ornamentation — the main feature is light itself, flowing through large windows even on wintry gray days.

From Seattle Times