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
Art, ranging from quaint and peculiar to minimalist and low-key, is everywhere, and the rooms are named after fictional characters whose quirks correspond to their decor.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Indeed, the staging begins in Pinkerton’s urban apartment, the contemporary decor from the design collective known as dots reflecting a lonely man’s apparent love for Japanese anime and manga.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Some might stay, like farmhouse decor while others fade and come back around decades later—looking at you 1950s pastels and glass blocks of the 80s.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Grandmacore can influence everything from fashion to home decor to hobbies.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 15 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Indeed, the staging begins in Pinkerton’s urban apartment, the contemporary decor from the design collective known as dots reflecting a lonely man’s apparent love for Japanese anime and manga.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Some might stay, like farmhouse decor while others fade and come back around decades later—looking at you 1950s pastels and glass blocks of the 80s.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Grandmacore can influence everything from fashion to home decor to hobbies.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decor
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In each of the rooms or suites, large windows frame either mountain or courtyard views, allowing natural light and seasonal scenery to shape the experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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But the move is more than a change of scenery.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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But this set is a great option to mitigate damage.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The whole set was a jubilant Malaysian dance party.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Pennsylvania State Police and its criminal investigation unit responded to the scene, and the coroner has also been notified.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a sense of comfort and ease that puts Moctezuma in the perfect position to view the local art scene, but perhaps more importantly, to be a part of it in such a way that can connect communities that might not otherwise cross paths.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Decor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decor. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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