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bibelots

noun

plural of bibelot

as in ornamentals

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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While the company has changed its product over the years, from produce to ornamentals, he's always grown to serve his local community.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Many of the plants on this list can be interplanted with ornamentals in garden beds and around your patio or deck.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026

Definition of ornamentals

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Hallmark and Disney will also release a collection of goodies inspired by the movie, including greeting cards, ornaments, gifts, gift wrap and other unique products.

— Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 27 June 2026

Definition of ornaments

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Yet the Village People’s hits endured in a way few other disco novelties could, forever blasted out at weddings and occasionally ill-fitting public events.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026
The 2026 edition was one for the books, with a record 66 houses showcasing their latest novelties to around 60,000 visitors in Geneva and nearly 1 billion online.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 June 2026

Definition of novelties

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In the 1890s, Henry Flagler’s crews leveled a massive burial mound to build his Royal Palm hotel across the river, selling skulls as souvenirs and dumping the rest of the human remains into a sinkhole, never since found.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
And of course, there’s a gift shop to take home some souvenirs.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 30 June 2026

Definition of souvenirs

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A lot of those people have Victoria Baumann and Charlie Moreton to thank, the father-daughter duo behind Victoria Essie Studio that produces fidget toys and other knickknacks out of their homes in North Carolina.

— Jennifer Liu Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 14 June 2026
Small knickknacks, like salt and pepper shakers, can be cute, but thrifting experts recommend against buying them at garage sales.

— Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026

Definition of knickknacks

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