1
as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies
traditionally the family puts lots of decorations on and around the Christmas tree
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2
as in award
something given in recognition of achievement
an army veteran proudly wearing his old military decorations
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Recent Examples of decoration
Gone are the days of simple snacks and a few decorations.
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The party supply company’s decision to shutter its 700 stores earlier this year left many wondering where to find decorations for birthday parties and holiday events.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
From flower crowns to outrageous hats towering with whimsical decorations, Fiesta headgear is definitely a thing in San Antonio.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
The startled feline checks its surroundings as the tremor shakes the house in San Diego County and wall decorations and a television set shake.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The party supply company’s decision to shutter its 700 stores earlier this year left many wondering where to find decorations for birthday parties and holiday events.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
From flower crowns to outrageous hats towering with whimsical decorations, Fiesta headgear is definitely a thing in San Antonio.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
The startled feline checks its surroundings as the tremor shakes the house in San Diego County and wall decorations and a television set shake.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
Noun
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The historic storefront, featuring a facade adorned with Renaissance and Baroque ornamentation, prominently displays the Bulgari logo in Roman capitals, set against a pelmet crafted from emerald-colored marble.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Instead the flowers in an insignia, the metal used to make a circlet, the weave of a piece of braided leather armor; any decorative detail is not mere ornamentation.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The one-time $60 million equity award is in non-qualified stock options that will vest after three years, with no additional annual equity awards during the first three years of his employment.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications has administered the awards since 1940, meaning that the Peabodys predate the Emmy Awards by eight years.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Also unveiled are floral ornaments and garlands that haven’t been visible for decades: the result is a grand, wedding-cake-like aesthetic. Inside the building, meanwhile, the grand lobby features restored leaded glass and marble panels; while wooden desks and booths hark back to the 1920s roots.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Idiomatic ornaments enlivened the repeat sections; these had a particularly exhilarating impact in Variation 5, amid sixteenth notes of already breathtaking effortlessness.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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In addition to recognizing exceptional talent, proceeds from the Driskell Gala support the museum’s David C. Driskell African American Art Acquisition and Endowment Funds, which have enabled the High to acquire 52 works by Black artists since the prize’s inception.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Yet what Caravaggio was really doing circa 1600, with this anti-academic technique, was something perhaps not so out of line with Francis’ approach: stripping the holy narrative of its adornments, to devote himself to the here and now.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But at their core, pockets represented functional clothing, and women’s dress was meant to be decorative; these ideas crystallized during the Enlightenment era, which also led to men ditching their heels and more ornate adornments, and instead adopting more sober, standardized dress.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Scherzinger, 46, is receiving accolades for another Broadway production, Sunset Blvd.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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With multiple tag team accolades across NXT and the main roster, fans are left wondering what's next for the healthy but absent Kai.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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When Kopitar won the honor in 2023, the Kings center also only had four penalty minutes that season.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Theater's highest honor, getting recognized with a nomination typically leads to an influx in box office sales, which new musicals desperately need during the crowded spring season.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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