DECORATION Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

decoration

noun

ˌde-kə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of decoration

as in ornamentation

something that decorates or beautifies traditionally the family puts lots of decorations on and around the Christmas tree

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as in award

something given in recognition of achievement an army veteran proudly wearing his old military decorations

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Recent Examples of decoration Your favorite houses were most likely the ones with spooky decorations out front, adding to the allure of the paranormal and scary on Halloween. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026 In fact, the only piece of decoration is a framed photo of George’s first wife—Diana — And their daughter, Hazel. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 The board also entered into a three-year contract with Twinkle Lights Installation for nearly $49,000 to install and maintain Halloween and Christmas lights and decorations in Heritage Park behind Village Hall. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026 Now, thanks to a joint install with a friend, the light fixture hangs in the laundry area between the bedroom and bathroom, occasionally catching a cross breeze but mostly serving as decoration. — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decoration

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Noun

Freedom, mobility; who gets to be an artist; style, ornamentation, artifice; work, leisure; the counterculture; the denigration of femininity; West Coast oddballism.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
The rhinestone ornamentation doubled as a girly and whimsical photo-op.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ornamentation

Noun

Rays Hall of Famer Carl Crawford was a three-time winner of the award — formally called the Don Zimmer MVP award and presented by the Tampa Bay chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
The award recognizes emerging talent whose first or second feature brings a distinctive voice to the Canadian film landscape.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of award

Noun

Library patron Betsie Hale did quilling years ago when her children were in grammar school, making Christmas ornaments on white paper with pearls or rhinestones for her kids to give away as presents.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
The tree works as a countdown calendar, as kids can fill in each day with a magnetic ornament.

— Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornament

Noun

Nearly 220,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $40,000 in the drawing, the lottery said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
And the film festival announced actor and producer Marc Clotet will return to become president of the jury for the 15th edition after presenting the juried Voz Dormida prize at the first edition 2012.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of prize

Noun

Ancient mythology supplies the characters; Victorian adornment supplies some of the collection’s more curious accessories, including pill pendants, potion vials and keepsake holders.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Dresses based on the domestic adornment were piped in leather, while a gleaming gold dress was laser-cut with the decorative pattern.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of adornment

Noun

The project in development is being produced by Anita Hyppönen, recipient as well of the Connecting Cottbus Producers Exchange accolade.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
In receiving the award, Arjona joins a rich roster of talents, including actress Maude Apatow who was bestowed with the accolade last year.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of accolade

Noun

At the University of Turin, Pavese wrote his thesis on Walt Whitman, which was initially rejected because of the evident influence of Croce and then passed, with honors, after Leone Ginzburg savvily intervened and found Pavese a new examiner.

— Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
The Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys earlier this year had awarded Zahnd the group’s highest honor for his years of service as a prosecutor.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

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