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ornamentation

[awr-nuh-men-tey-shuhn, ‑muhn‑] / ˌɔr nə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən, ‑mən‑ /
NOUN
adornment
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Some were drawn in a realistic style, while others were more abstract, but all showed intentional design rather than random ornamentation.

From Science Daily • Dec. 16, 2025

I, on the other hand, know the way to my Valentine’s heart — and it does not include ornamentation, flash or anything that involves him having to put on socks and nice shoes.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

The 18th Century painting below features typical stylistic elements of Mughal art, including highly stylised figures, vibrant colours, naturalism and ornamentation.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2024

But in Clarke’s case, the ornamentation isn’t just to celebrate his service.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

It was simple: crafted of silver, its only ornamentation lay in the fingernail-sized amethyst embedded in its center.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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