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 The retailer's whimsical Halloween decor has arrived, and right now, a selection of pieces is marked down for a limited time. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Incorporating vintage furniture is an easy way to elevate your home decor while adding character and cachet. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026 Now’s the time to score fall decor at a discount before the prices hike again after Labor Day. Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026 While the décor has evolved through several reiterations over the decades, alternating between French country charm and Provençal elegance, the restaurant’s welcoming spirit remains status quo. Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decor
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Noun
  • Then there are the grounds themselves, nestled in the picturesque Surrey hills and brimming with picturesque scenery.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Ultimately, Ted is encouraged by his mother — and even his son and ex-wife, who are both looking for a scenery change — to take the gig.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In the 2007 Comedy Central special named for the tour, each of these comedians’ sets is preceded by a short sketch about going through airport security.
    Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • As a more hands-off or less stressful option, many Americans turn to a bread machine for an easier homemade bread option, but this appliance presents a new set of questions and potential bread machine mistakes.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Officers at the scene found a man who had been hit by a fleeing vehicle.
    Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The scene is secured, witnesses are identified, forensics are collected, and eventually, a report is written – but usually not publicly released.
    Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Decor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decor. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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