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gaud

noun

ˈgȯd

Definition of gaud

as in ornamental

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 gaud At the other end is the caricature, butt of flabby jokes, trussed in Las Vegas gaud, voice prostituted to a huge orchestra. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2019 Even its colors, silver and space gray, seem to have been chosen for their lack of gaud—no blingy gold model here. — David Pierce, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2017 In their novels, the disorienting clash between Soviet gloom and American gaud is the source of dramatic tension, exploited for tragedy and, more often, comedy. — Nathaniel Rich, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2017

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Noun

Select a fungicide labeled for leaf spots on ornamentals and follow the label.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Native species tend to establish faster and handle local climate stress better than ornamentals imported from other regions.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of ornamental

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The first offerings will include pieces inspired by Byzantine artworks including imperial medallions, architectural ornaments, and statuary.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
In addition to his ornament, Hynes is also gearing up for the release of his 2026 Countdown to Christmas movie The Nights Before Christmas, which was inspired in part by the actor’s love of Groundhog Day and the Back to the Future trilogy.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

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