decal

noun

Definition of decalnext
as in seal

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Recent Examples of decal Formal Nights For a warm-weather cruise, this strapless dress is classy but resort-ready thanks to its bold flower decal. — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 In addition to tile decals, Chasing Paper makes regular wallpaper, murals, and art prints. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026 The vehicle features blue and red patrol lights, the department's logo and a decal on the back windshield saying it was taken under a DWI law. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 The new jet also features 13 stars denoting the 13 original colonies on its fuselage, the main body of an aircraft, and a circle of stars on each engine cowling, or covering, reflecting the original Betsy Ross flag and an America250 decal on the nose and winglet. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decal
  1. seal
  2. stamp
  3. badge
  4. plaque
  5. sticker
  6. symbol
Noun
  • Though Australians may be used to seeing other types of seals on their coasts – fur seals, leopard seals – Neil’s species is much less common, adding to his appeal.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The proposal builds on existing seals for civics education and biliteracy to recognize high school graduates for civic and language excellence.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of seal
Noun
  • Rather, the department outlines a checklist developers must complete to get a stamp of recommendation from city staffers before going before the Commission.
    — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
  • Balogun’s stamp means the most clinical American striker since Brian McBride is suspended for Monday’s clash against Belgium in Seattle.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of stamp
Noun
  • Each label contains its own taxonomies of taste and cultural prestige, targeting the demographics most drawn to the status markers the badge foretells.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 July 2026
  • Not the white-knuckle variety most leaders carry as a badge of honor.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of badge
Noun
  • Hutt said the plaque celebrates Saba’s contributions toward its surrounding community.
    — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Organ damage or arterial plaque can be well underway before a diagnostic test ever flags it.
    — Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of plaque
Noun
  • Luckily, this deal squashes that qualm by knocking over $300 from the sticker shocker!
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
  • As sticker sales continue to grow, Panini has developed new ways to expand the hobby’s reach.
    — Donald Keough, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026
Definition of sticker
Noun
  • In each of the portraits, his subjects are draped by the white veil, both a symbol of matrimony and silence.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The Tass news agency cited Nadezhdin’s lawyer as saying he had been charged with displaying symbols of extremist organizations.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026
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