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 Unlike its ghost and black cat pillow counterparts, the pumpkin works as Halloween décor but is still neutral enough to keep out past October 31. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 The jazz room, tucked near an antique bicycle serving as art decor, was on the second floor of the seven-story, 350-seat indoor and outdoor restaurant/hotel. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 Then, curate your collection by visiting estate sales, online marketplaces, or thrift stores, which can all offer high-quality furnishings and decor at a fraction of the cost of buying new. — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026 Megan Dietz, director of retail operations for The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center, said the event goes beyond simply selling costumes and decor. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decor
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Noun
  • The new tech can help with daily tasks like browsing restaurant menus, reading street signs, or describing scenery, according to RNIB.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Visiting one of the most beautiful villages in the world feels like stepping back in time, from the unique architecture to the stunning surrounding scenery.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Even for an artist with that kind of pop cred, New York poses a new set of challenges.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The set-closer peaked with Campbell and Tench trading solos in an extended jam, only further whetting the crowd’s collective appetite for more and closing the case for a tour.
    — Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Photos from the scene showed the outer wall of the police offices had collapsed and the mosque was badly damaged.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • At the scene Friday night, a gray electric Citi Bike could be seen lodged beneath the wheels of a truck belonging to Badger Daylighting, a company specializing in hydrovac excavation whose NYC headquarters are located in the Bronx.
    — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Decor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decor. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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