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Recent Examples of decoration When messages are buried under too much decoration, volume, or fluff, employees stop reading, deadlines are missed, and frustration builds. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The dogs bark at the Halloween decoration. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025 In some, people go all out with elaborate Halloween decorations and trick-or-treating is a big annual event. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025 The hotel was decked out in Chiefs colors, from either the fans wearing hats, jerseys and shirts to the elevators inside featuring team decorations. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decoration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
Noun
  • Studs, leopard print, and DIY ornamentation sit alongside soft pastels, swirling graphic patterns, and a Nouveau color palette inspired by the Parisian Metropolitain signs.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Born into postwar optimism in the mid-20th century, the movement favored steel, concrete, and insulated glass in defiance of ornamentation.
    Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The award shows look over many who should be honored.
    Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The Grammys took note of Cardi B’s rising star as she was nominated for five awards, including album and record of the year.
    Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to the Jesus tower, another would be dedicated to Mary, with bluish granite ornaments meant to evoke her iconic cloak; there would also be spires for each of the four Evangelists and the twelve apostles.
    D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
  • There’s a point at which there are too many ornaments on the Christmas tree and the whole thing is in danger of tipping over.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This novel approach to a prize draw promotion also gives TCL a way of nudging consumers towards the king-sized TVs that have become such a key part of its global TV strategy over the past couple of years.
    John Archer, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Getting nominated for an Emmy is icing on the cake, but the real prize was that juicy arc.
    H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Before the presentation, MAC Cosmetics’ lead makeup artist told WWD the makeup was inspired by Taíno culture in the Dominican Republic, with sequin wing adornments made to look like eyewear, feather lashes and foil lips.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The cake is quick to whip up and requires no icing or adornment.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In 2020, he was awarded with the National Book Award’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and has received other accolades such as a PEN USA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Robert Kirsch Award and several Edgar and NAACP Image Awards.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As reported, homegrown talents Jonathan Anderson and Martine Rose will be competing against Miuccia Prada, Glenn Martens, Rick Owens and Willy Chavarria for Designer of the Year, the top honor.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Princess Kate, 43, wore a cream and gold lace gown, while the Prince William, also 43, wore a classic black suit decorated with his military honors.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025

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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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