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
Take a good look at your stash of holiday decorations.
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Other interior designers agree, arguing that human touch is necessary in home decoration.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Halloween decorations showing mannequins in red hats being hanged outside a Texas home have sparked outrage.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The club was known for its ornate decorations, ceiling fans and sports gambling.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Other interior designers agree, arguing that human touch is necessary in home decoration.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Halloween decorations showing mannequins in red hats being hanged outside a Texas home have sparked outrage.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The club was known for its ornate decorations, ceiling fans and sports gambling.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
Noun
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This interplay underscored a broader theme: form itself can be a form of ornamentation.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Around her neck, a rope of heavy onyx beads provided practical ornamentation.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today, the Nobel Prize in Physics remains widely regarded as the most prestigious award in the discipline.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The award will honor the best drama project selected from the MIA Drama Co-production Market & Pitching Forum, as chosen by a jury from Sony Pictures Television.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The six-foot tree features 1,471 branches to create a fluffy, vibrant green centerpiece that’s perfect for hanging ornaments.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Species such as Grant’s gazelles, Thomson’s gazelles, Southern reedbucks, and Impalas are commonly poached for meat, horns (used in traditional medicine and ornaments) and skins.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The prize carries a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor ($1 million).—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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The trio won the physics prize for their research on the weird world of subatomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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The late High Modernist architect and educator Charles Gwathmey created a body of work defined by playfully bold geometric forms and a spare use of adornment employed with formal elegance.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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Not to mention, the vamp featured a three-dimensional adornment resembling a dog, a detail making the shoes all the more playful.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process for the accolades are sealed from public view for 50 years.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, commonplace platitudes about honor and bravery take precedence over the feminist undertones Wyatt may aspire to.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, state lawmakers in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Illinois moved to establish state holidays in Kirk’s honor, while proposals in Arizona and Florida would rename highways after him.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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