adornment
noun
adorn·ment
ə-ˈdȯrn-mənt 
Synonyms
Examples of adornment in a Sentence
the adornment of the walls with her paintings
Her room doesn't have any unnecessary adornments.
The entrance to the building has little adornment.
Recent Examples on the Web
Rooted in tradition of wearing our Sunday’s Best, the act of dressing up to honor and give our best to the divine, and even in the adornment of crosses and religious symbols, fashion has remained an enduring pillar of our cultural expression.
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Cordell Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2024
This suggests that such adornments were not worn by children, and acquiring these piercings may have marked coming-of-age rituals within social groups, according to the study.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
The four-month jail hitch is just the latest adornment on Navarro’s unusual career path from environmentalist San Diego mayoral candidate and Democratic congressional hopeful to fall-on-his-sword MAGA loyalist.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Sequin beads and delicate embroidery are some of the most common adornments–though feathers and fil-coupe are thrown in the mix from time to time, as well.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
The design also featured distressed fringe detailing on the bottom of the skirt and rosette adornments.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
In the decade following, the style of dress worn by flappers was a step in a more freeing direction with shorter hemlines and looser silhouettes, but still filled with the same level of detail and adornment.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
The lounge, a conceptual artwork, is decorated with Picassos and other expensive adornments and is separated from the rest of the museum with opulent green curtains.
—Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
Keep an eye out for pieces with sleek lines, geometric shapes, and minimal adornment.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024
Cordell Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2024
This suggests that such adornments were not worn by children, and acquiring these piercings may have marked coming-of-age rituals within social groups, according to the study.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
The four-month jail hitch is just the latest adornment on Navarro’s unusual career path from environmentalist San Diego mayoral candidate and Democratic congressional hopeful to fall-on-his-sword MAGA loyalist.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Sequin beads and delicate embroidery are some of the most common adornments–though feathers and fil-coupe are thrown in the mix from time to time, as well.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
The design also featured distressed fringe detailing on the bottom of the skirt and rosette adornments.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
In the decade following, the style of dress worn by flappers was a step in a more freeing direction with shorter hemlines and looser silhouettes, but still filled with the same level of detail and adornment.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
The lounge, a conceptual artwork, is decorated with Picassos and other expensive adornments and is separated from the rest of the museum with opulent green curtains.
—Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
Keep an eye out for pieces with sleek lines, geometric shapes, and minimal adornment.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Adornment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adornment. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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adornment
noun
adorn·ment
ə-ˈdȯrn-mənt
1
: the action of adorning : the state of being adorned
2
: something that adorns
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