as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
the top of his desk was littered with trinkets that were collected as souvenirs from various vacations
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Recent Examples of trinket
This minimalist design from Wayfair has drawers for storage and can hold up to 200 pounds of weight for all the desk-side trinkets imaginable.
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 18 June 2025
The video showed Kelly burning trinkets related to her WWE career.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Always tip in cash (no gift cards or homemade trinkets), and leave your tip somewhere where it can be easily found.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
The North Hollywood house, which songwriter Allee Willis first purchased in 1980 and turned into a living ode to all things kitsch, is awash in trinkets and tchotchkes.
—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 18 June 2025
The video showed Kelly burning trinkets related to her WWE career.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Always tip in cash (no gift cards or homemade trinkets), and leave your tip somewhere where it can be easily found.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
The North Hollywood house, which songwriter Allee Willis first purchased in 1980 and turned into a living ode to all things kitsch, is awash in trinkets and tchotchkes.
—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trinket
Noun
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Scales attack a variety of plants including woody ornamentals such as boxwoods, camellias and hollies, young trees such as maples, and houseplants.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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To maintain healthy ornamentals that bloom abundantly, avoid pruning these 10 plants in summer.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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Experts believe that rice played a role in rituals that were performed in the cave, which also included fine pottery, shell pendants and ornaments.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Right now, Amazon has marked down window candles, pillow covers, ornaments, and string lights to celebrate Christmas in July.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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Memorabilia, souvenirs, and keepsakes take us back in time.—
Margot Singer
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Members volunteered at the ticket table, concessions, and souvenir table..—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Anthony is part of a triumvirate of baubles the Red Sox have dangled before their fan base for several seasons.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
12 June 2025
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Hill piled on the accessories, and walked the red carpet with large burgundy sunglasses, gold bauble earrings, a blue Hermés Kelly bag and an umbrella that perfectly matched the color of her suit.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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“Trinket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trinket. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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