variants
or décor
as in scenery
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production
a minimalist approach has been taken with the stage decor for this production of the play
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Recent Examples of decor
When selecting a Cuckoo rice cooker, look for an appliance that will blend in with your existing kitchen decor.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Hosting a garden party also offers the opportunity to get creative, with everything from the food to the décor to the activities.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Ahead, learn how to store holiday décor and which items shouldn’t be stored in attics for optimal preservation.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
While the bungalows tap into the regional design vernacular, the decor still feels modern and clean-lined.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Hosting a garden party also offers the opportunity to get creative, with everything from the food to the décor to the activities.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Ahead, learn how to store holiday décor and which items shouldn’t be stored in attics for optimal preservation.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
While the bungalows tap into the regional design vernacular, the decor still feels modern and clean-lined.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decor
Noun
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Rent a kayak or paddle board through Friends of Camp Helen State Park, and enjoy the scenery.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Tucked into the Arctic, Greenland's mountains do far more than provide stunning scenery.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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During the announcement, a lumbering Frankenstein’s Monster appeared on the set with Thompson and Mitchell.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Available in 33 delicate patterns, including whimsical florals and charming stripes, the popular set is selling fast in various sizes and prints, so don’t wait too long to snag one (or more) of your favorites.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Photos and video from the scene showed a Honda Pilot with a bullet hole in the windshield.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Investigators identified the driver who left the scene as Shaina Renee Dallachiesa, 37, of Marion, Virginia.—
Mark Price
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Decor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decor. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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