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 Later in the podcast, the NFL star siblings reacted to a fan’s homemade Halloween decoration, which rendered bales of hay into models of Travis and his 14-time Grammy-winning wife. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026 Rooms are conservatively classic, but common spaces don't hold back with requisite lobby lounge piano, over-the-top holiday decorations, a grand staircase, and marble fireplace. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Seaver did not respond to a request for comment asking if the display might have been part of his home’s Halloween decorations or potentially served some other purpose. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 Halloween is upon us, and just as Michaels started putting out its scary decorations months ago, celebrities have been wearing a seemingly spooky makeup look all year. — Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decoration

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Noun

Known colloquially as the Flower Mosque, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi draws its botanical inspiration not from its overall form but from its sumptuous ornamentation.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
And brands like Cecilie Bahnsen and Dries Van Noten have reinvented the sporty shoe into something more like a collectable via unique and beautiful ornamentation.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornamentation

Noun

Films by women directors have historically won few opportunities at the awards, making the haul a landmark for feminist filmmaking in the country.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Last season, in the Rams’ first four games, Stafford passed for eight touchdowns, with two interceptions, en route to a 3-1 start and what eventually became his run to a first MVP award.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of award

Noun

The image could be found on T-shirts, hats, billboards, beer bottles, Christmas ornaments and even adorned the cover of several books written about the championship season.

— Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026
The 25-piece set features porcelain ornaments inspired by the classic characters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of ornament

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That the accusation is being made against an African writer about a prize celebrating African writing is something others have noticed and called out.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
That jackpot wasn’t the Mega Millions top prize, which will be at $403 million for Friday’s drawing, or the Jackpot Triple Play, which will be at $500,000.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of prize

Noun

Crews used laser levels and temporary adhesive to fix items to the walls, checking their work for accuracy against renderings of the actual office before nailing many adornments to the walls.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Created with his wife Nkuthazo Alexis Dyalvane, the work incorporates cow hair, leather and grass, influenced by ritual adornments, reflecting ancestral knowledge, healing and spiritual transformation.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of adornment

Noun

Martin, whose career has spanned movies, comedy, television and music, received the IBMA’s entertainer of the year accolade in 2011.

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026
Hamilton received many awards and accolades, including being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, in 2016 by President Barack Obama.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of accolade

Noun

As private longing collides with honor and social codes, each character has to reckon with what their choices cost.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The honor recognizes artists who remain relevant through their artistic and personal contributions, and whose influence has made a significant impact on Latin music around the world.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of honor

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