variants or décor
Definition of decornext
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 To that end, nearly all of the decor bears spiky edges or angular forms; the furniture feels nearly as threatening as the characters within. — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 Make walls more useful with renter-friendly decor Bare walls are one of the fastest ways a rental stops feeling like yours. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 This means that many times, HOAs have a measure of control over home decor and public gatherings of residents, such as parades, festivals and holiday parties – including which holidays are celebrated at all. — Stephanie A. Dhuman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 These are the 13 top removable wallpapers of 2026, for decor sensibilities spanning Cali-cool, more-is-more, and everything in between. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decor
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Noun
  • Everyone from the guides to the dining staff have come to know the area well over the years of preparation to open—and deeply love the animals and scenery that lodges like this one aim to protect.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Experts back then warned that as trains got faster, passengers would suffocate, or that looking at unnaturally fast-moving scenery could permanently compromise visual processing.
    — Mark P. Mills, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Back at the hotel, the rooftop pool offers a welcome reset after a day exploring DTLA, while the gym is well-equipped and justifies bringing a set of workout clothes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Their directorial feature debut provides an intimate look behind the scenes of a film set of legendary British director and gay rights activist Derek Jarman, including such famous names as Tilda Swinton and costume designer Sandy Powell.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The New York Police Department released body-camera video from its officers who responded to the scene.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • One scene that was captured on video by TMZ appeared to recreate the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Decor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decor. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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