decoration

noun

ˌde-kə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce decoration (audio)
Definition of decorationnext
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 My go-to holiday stop is Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, which returns with holiday decorations and seasonal food and drinks. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2026 Once the tree is in place, a team from Stage 9 Exhibits will get to work on the decorations. — Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 Plus, there’s no denying that wreaths are one of the most iconic winter holiday decorations. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026 Created around 1613 by royal clockmaker David Ramsay, the pre-balance spring verge watch combines 17th-century mechanical innovation with ornate decoration befitting of a blueblood. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decoration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
  1. ornamentation
  2. award
  3. ornament
  4. prize
  5. adornment
  6. accolade
  7. honor
Noun
  • Skeletons have long served as sacred ornamentation across cultures, representing the transience of life.
    — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The cotton canvas jacket offers a very simple silhouette with little to no ornamentation—perfect for a minimalist wardrobe.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • For Skepta, now taking his mum to award ceremony dinners, that wish has come full circle.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • That effort must include rebuilding the agencies responsible for evaluating proposals and delivering awards.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of award
Noun
  • There is also a personalization element, with customers able to have a festive ornament engraved or a greeting card written in calligraphy.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • There’s also a glass Bearista ornament, plush bag charm, an Owala Bearista water bottle, and a glass mug.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of ornament
Noun
  • Nazz shepherds the queue at an auctioneer’s pace, sometimes joining in and always poking fun, calling upon you to spin the prize wheel that could lead to a free drink or 10 push-ups.
    — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The awards for Best Director, Actor, Actress and Best Artistic Contribution all came with a cash prize of $1,900 (JPY300,000).
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • Modantus is his name, his head a skull, with brassy adornments ascending like a satellite dish.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, architects such as Antoni Gaudí began studying skeletal anatomy not merely for adornment, but as the actual framework for buildings.
    — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of adornment
Noun
  • Although originally for British, Irish and Commonwealth writers, the prize is now open to all English-language books and considered the most prestigious accolade for a single work of fiction.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
  • After a turbulent upbringing that included stints in prison, Townsend began the work negotiating gang truces that brought him widespread accolades, earning him numerous contracts with the city of Los Angeles.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of accolade
Noun
  • Tapestry's recognition also adds to a growing collection of national honors earned by Minnesota food businesses.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Jacoby will compete for regional Teacher of the Year honors through the central states, followed by a national competition next fall.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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