ornamental

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But he had his own quirky, even obsessive interests—in all things ancient and Roman, in architecture, and especially in the hybrid ornamental figures known as grotesques.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

"The crop is still seen as a backyard ornamental or medicinal plant rather than a commercial commodity," says Reddy.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

For decades, these elements were treated as ornamental details.

From Science Daily • Dec. 16, 2025

The women who’ve long been expected to be ornamental — actresses, swimsuit models, even some athletes — are now building bodies that don’t just perform, but project power.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

The Hoyts had two sons about Hugh's age who were always saying things like “Hey that's our sofa you're sitting on" and “Hands off that ornamental stein. It doesn't belong to you."

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris