adornments

Example Sentences

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But the lack of adornments helps us see Tom laid bare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Strung into ristras — bouquets used as adornments across the Southwest.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

Two bird adornments made to look like they're sipping from the fountain flit about her shoulders, really driving home her Disney princess status.

From Salon • May 7, 2024

Society in the region has changed greatly since the Bronze Age and Iran's modern theocracy takes a dim view of such cosmetic adornments.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2024

Underneath, he wore common clothes—a buttoned shirt, a cravat, and a waistcoat draped with a silver chain and fob—and uncommon adornments.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros