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Bauble

A trifling piece of finery; a gewgaw; that which is gay and showy without real value; a cheap, showy plaything.

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Broader term 5

Adornment 76% connected

An adorning; an ornament; a decoration.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Scepter 76% connected

Alt. of Sceptre

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Sceptre 76% connected

A staff or baton borne by a sovereign, as a ceremonial badge or emblem of authority; a royal mace.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Verge 76% connected

A rod or staff, carried as an emblem of authority; as, the verge, carried before a dean.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Wand 76% connected

A small stick; a rod; a verge.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Containing group 1

Trinketry 70% connected

Ornaments of dress; trinkets, collectively.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Synonym 5

Bangle 92% connected

To waste by little and little; to fritter away.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Gaud 92% connected

Trick; jest; sport.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Gewgaw 92% connected

A showy trifle; a toy; a splendid plaything; a pretty but worthless bauble.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Novelty 92% connected

The quality or state of being novel; newness; freshness; recentness of origin or introduction.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Trinket 92% connected

A three-cornered sail formerly carried on a ship's foremast, probably on a lateen yard.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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