decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌde-kə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act or process of decorating
2
: something that adorns, enriches, or beautifies : ornament
3
: a badge of honor (such as a U.S. military award)
Examples of decoration in a Sentence
The vase has a fancy decoration on one side.
a plain sweater knit without decoration
He's a genius at home decoration.
a unique style of decoration
He received a decoration from the President.
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Like all good practitioners of this ancient form of body decoration, the artist who inked me gave me a specific list of instructions to take care of my skin in the days and weeks that followed.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
But at the same time, in Pilsen or in Bridgeport or Pullman, that same brick is being used on much more humble buildings without the same levels of decoration, but the same brick.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Seasonal decorations should be removed promptly to maintain a fresh and intentional look year-round.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
It's spooned both at the crust and in the center decoration, but the flavor does have a brightness to it that is hard to come by without actual fresh strawberries.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
But at the same time, in Pilsen or in Bridgeport or Pullman, that same brick is being used on much more humble buildings without the same levels of decoration, but the same brick.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Seasonal decorations should be removed promptly to maintain a fresh and intentional look year-round.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
It's spooned both at the crust and in the center decoration, but the flavor does have a brightness to it that is hard to come by without actual fresh strawberries.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for decoration
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌdek-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act or action of decorating
2
: something that decorates or beautifies : ornament
holiday decorations
3
: a badge of honor (as a medal, cross, or ribbon)
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