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Bauble

Definition

(literary) A small, showy, and often worthless ornament or trinket, especially one that is attractive but lacks real value or significance. Can also refer to something that is considered foolish or of little importance.

Example Sentences

1The queen's crown was adorned with glittering baubles that sparkled in the light of the throne room.
2In the eyes of the cynical critic, the artist's latest sculpture was nothing more than a bauble, a frivolous indulgence in aesthetics.
3The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful baubles that reflected the festive spirit of the season.
4To the philosopher, the pursuit of wealth and material possessions was a mere bauble, a distraction from the true pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.
5The historian argued that the ancient civilization's grand monuments were not just baubles of imperial power, but also testaments to the ingenuity and skill of their architects.

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