1
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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2
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
To most of the people going to the zoo for the animals, the plants are simply beautiful decorations.
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Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 27 July 2025
The other was a dreamy blue and cream under-the-sea design, complete with shell decorations and a pearl embedded in a clam.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
To take advantage of all the fall offers, head to your nearest ALDI store and stock up fast—the fall decorations are sure to sell out quickly.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
The graduating senior was also prom queen who helped with planning activities that included the song playlist and picking out decorations.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
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Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 27 July 2025
The other was a dreamy blue and cream under-the-sea design, complete with shell decorations and a pearl embedded in a clam.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
To take advantage of all the fall offers, head to your nearest ALDI store and stock up fast—the fall decorations are sure to sell out quickly.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
The graduating senior was also prom queen who helped with planning activities that included the song playlist and picking out decorations.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
Noun
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Told by one of the firm’s senior partners to add ornamentation to the design for a pyramid atop an office building, Wells flatly refused.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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That is, minimal ornamentation with an emphasis on modern materials which made construction less expensive.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Organisations parented by his vision host serious literary gatherings, confer prestigious awards, build encyclopaedic information on Tamil literature, art and culture, and impart literary, cultural and philosophical education to hundreds of curious minds.—
Priyamvada Ramkumar
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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The award, now in its 17th year, is a partnership between Red Gold and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, and is presented to Red Gold growers who value improving soil health and water quality on their operations, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There is also spectacular ornament and pageantry, alongside a tumultuous sense of rowdiness about to erupt—fisticuffs, slapstick chases, and daring combinations of hapless antics and true danger.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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Apparently, there are numerous ways to do a mid-year replication of the winter Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays by playing seasonal music, decorating the office with trees and ornaments festooned with summery things and creating playlists of holiday songs.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The current Powerball jackpot has now risen to become the biggest lottery prize of the year so far, eclipsing the $526.5 million prize won by a Powerball ticket buyer from California in March.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tennessee lottery players are keeping their eyes on the prize this week as the Powerball jackpot continues to climb, now projected to hit $565 million for Saturday’s drawing.—
Boris Q'va,
Nashville Tennessean,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These adornments, notably in creams and black, iterate on the overarching theme of personality dressing for the season, while still appealing to minimalists who’ve outgrown the ultra simplicity of quiet luxury.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
31 July 2025
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Shea Diamond’s makeup is a delightful blend of colorful, dreamy and playful —every hair adornment, rhinestone and winged liner stroke declaring power, visibility, and femme brilliance.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 June 2025
Noun
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In 1896, Huestis’s career took off as her commercial illustrations began appearing in prominent magazines and, along with her colleague Ami Mali Hicks, winning accolades.—
Anne Halsey,
JSTOR Daily,
6 Aug. 2025
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A lot of times these kinds of accomplishments and accolades are hard to process in the moment, because everything has been happening so fast.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
4 Aug. 2025
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Today, the booth is decorated in his honor and boasts the same blue and tan vinyl benches The King sat on.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Riding in the Royal Procession of the Royal Ascot is a prominent honor and Harriet's carriage debut sparked speculation of an imminent engagement.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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