gauds

noun

plural of gaud
as in ornamentals
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest some tacky little gaud that they had picked up at a souvenir stand at an amusement park

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauds
  1. ornamentals
  2. ornaments
  3. novelties
  4. gewgaws
  5. baubles
  6. trinkets
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The Babylon Bee posted a satirical video suggesting that if a female president was mercurial — launching foreign wars, trade wars and petty feuds — and focusing on gewgaws and shoes, she’d be endlessly belittled.
    — Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Definition of gewgaws
Noun
  • Nearby Lost Art Jewelry sells handmade baubles by a master goldsmith.
    — Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
  • Either way, McDermott had a couple more baubles to dangle.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Definition of baubles
Noun
  • Others receive cheap trinkets, packing material or nothing at all.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
  • From there, the little trinkets can be placed on a keychain or string for display on a backpack or as a piece of jewelry.
    — Anja Webb, Parents, 24 June 2026
Definition of trinkets
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