adornment

Example Sentences

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In a series of essays, Kelleher investigates the darker sides to our adornments: the crushed-up beetles in our lipstick, the cow bones in our dishware.

From New York Times

Among the things she was known for was her collection of judicial collars, lace and beaded adornments she would wear over her robe.

From Seattle Times

Her consistent form of adornment, her Congressional lapel pin, serves as evidence of her professional credentials, a reminder that whether she is in leadership or not, she is still in office.

From New York Times

The larger ones had more elaborate architecture and imported and luxury goods including jade, marine shell, personal adornments and the volcanic glass called obsidian, used for blades and other purposes.

From Reuters

After that, early Native Americans used copper mostly for smaller, less utilitarian items associated with adornment, such as beads and bracelets.

From Science Magazine