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adornment

[uh-dawrn-muhnt] / əˈdɔrn mənt /




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She wore a black sparkling gown with a luxurious silver, jewel-encrusted neck adornment.

From BBC May 4, 2026

Vaguely grunge in vibe, the track overtly recalls second feminism’s suspicion of feminine adornment.

From Salon Feb. 19, 2026

The conspicuous consumption in “The Queen of Sparkle” section includes her diamond brooch and pendant, and her jewelry chest, made by Martin Carlin in 1770, whose adornment of Sèvres porcelain set a trend.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 8, 2026

A moment where Ruth sees a woman wearing a potato chip clip as a hair adornment captures that atmosphere.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2025

“Put your hair in the front like this in the portrait. Undo the braids and leave it loose. A woman’s hair is her greatest adornment, a way to present femininity without being immodest.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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