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
In Lincolnwood, Ritu Uppal, the 60-year-old owner of a knickknack and home decor store, wishes decisionmakers would prioritize people who depend on malls more, rather than treat closures as business transactions.
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Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
This slim piece can maximize a narrow hallway, especially since there is a top shelf that is just large enough for small pieces of décor.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Here, pro designers share six pieces of backyard decor to keep an eye out for while thrifting.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Meet the man behind the best art and decor in the blockbuster sequel.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
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Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
This slim piece can maximize a narrow hallway, especially since there is a top shelf that is just large enough for small pieces of décor.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Here, pro designers share six pieces of backyard decor to keep an eye out for while thrifting.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Meet the man behind the best art and decor in the blockbuster sequel.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decor
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Nestled between mountains, rainforest, and the waters of the Inside Passage, Juneau combines Alaska Native heritage, Gold Rush history, and some of the state's most spectacular scenery.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The School of Botanical Art & Illustration at the Denver Botanic Gardens combines the indoor and outdoor by taking your materials into the gardens to create cyanotypes or to paint a picture of the scenery.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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On a set play, Poulin — who was lined up against Kelly Pannek, one of the premier faceoff centers in the game — won the offensive zone draw clean, snapping the puck back to an awaiting Dubois.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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That’s because all of the other guest facilities are on different floors (the spa, pool, and gym down a few floors via a different set of elevators; the China Grill restaurant and bar upstairs).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The scene mirrored a Minnesota Timberwolves game from earlier this year, where the NBA franchise attempted a similar moment of silence for Renee Good.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The Fort Worth Fire Department and officers arrived on scene to provide medical aid.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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“Decor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decor. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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