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bibelot

noun

ˈbē-bə-ˌlō

Definition of bibelot

as in ornamental

a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest practically every horizontal surface in the Victorian parlor was blanketed with fussy little bibelots

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Recent Examples of bibelot The painting then remained in the artist’s possession and out of public sight until it was bought, in 1927, as a chic bibelot for a swanky members-only social club in London. — Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022 Bruno Magli’s luxe nappa leather bibelot upgrades the standard-issue, white plastic AirPods case. — Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2021 Inside there is a small desk with a computer; a bookshelf is adorned with bibelots and certificates of appreciation with her name in fancy script. — New York Times, 29 May 2018

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That framing, functional over ornamental, marks a clear departure from the resort-style aesthetic that dominated the late pandemic years.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
Late-Modern architect focuses on a sleek design with minimal ornamentals.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornamental

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It’s made from wood and comes with the calendar, which is filled with 24 ornaments to add a new one to the branches each day.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Scarabs, serpents, vultures, lunar ornaments, ancient gods like Horus and Anubis carved from gold and lapis lazuli—all strategically placed on various points along the body.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026

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