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
As much care was taken to the design and decor of the second-floor hall as the rest of the hosue.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
Colorful stools and floral fabrics bring tropical notes to the decor.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 May 2026
Ocean Inn on Nantasket Beach With bright decor, easy access to restaurants, and an address that’s just steps from the sand, Ocean Inn on Nantasket Beach is perfect for visitors.
—Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
In 2020, its name became Ginori 1735 and has since introduced a home fragrance collection, along with home decor and furnishings in the past few years.
—Alicia Kort, Architectural Digest, 16 May 2026
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Mark David, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
Colorful stools and floral fabrics bring tropical notes to the decor.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 May 2026
Ocean Inn on Nantasket Beach With bright decor, easy access to restaurants, and an address that’s just steps from the sand, Ocean Inn on Nantasket Beach is perfect for visitors.
—Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
In 2020, its name became Ginori 1735 and has since introduced a home fragrance collection, along with home decor and furnishings in the past few years.
—Alicia Kort, Architectural Digest, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decor
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Day 3 took Luigi and me out to play all 18 holes – a chance to try out my tweaks in real playing time, and a chance to soak in that remarkable scenery.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Earlier this month, Mario Tama, a photojournalist with Getty Images, traveled to Yellowstone National Park to photograph some of its spectacular scenery and wildlife, ahead of upcoming commemorative events celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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This particular brand of freedom is clearly not serving us well, though, because one set of statistics after another continues to tell us that our mental health and wellbeing are plummeting in an alarming way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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In 1952, Arnold had photographed actress and singer Marlene Dietrich in the recording studio, using her signature natural style — no set, posing or tripod.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Born into a family of restaurateurs, twins Margot and Félix Dumant are on a quest to resurrect the traditional Parisian bistro, a concept some think is an endangered species in a fast-changing restaurant scene.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The search and recovery effort reportedly continued until dawn the next day, with the last horse recovered roughly nine miles from the scene.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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“Decor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decor. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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