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 They aren't being told to go get a job to buy their own decorations. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The experience usually includes kitschy decorations, selfie opportunities, and merchandise for sale. — Fielding Buck, Daily News, 4 Aug. 2026 An oil lamp, like the one that Rebecca kept in her room as decoration, illuminated the Devil, who wore dark slacks and a dark vest, an impeccable white shirt. — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026 These decorations also adorn the top shelves in the store, out of visitors' reach, while tee shirts, scarves and jerseys branded with the different Hogwarts factions fill the hangers below. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for decoration

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration

Noun

Clad in pine paneling, the cabins go light on ornamentation, instead emphasizing the surrounding landscape.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Master model designer Milan Madge incorporated metallic gold elements and raised textures to capture the original's rich ornamentation and depth.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of ornamentation

Noun

This outdoor ornament can become a water feature by incorporating a fountain or water garden nearby.

— Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
The giant, 10,000-pound mammals provided meat, fat, hide, and bones for building structures, as well as ivory for tools, art, and ornaments.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

Definition of ornament

Noun

Combined with more money than ever from domestic prize-money distributions, the Premier League’s middle has probably never been stronger.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The overall Powerball jackpot is now nearly $1 billion and will be the eighth-largest prize in Powerball history.

— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of prize

Noun

The adornments will include traditional dress, crafts, pottery, baskets, blankets, posters or anything the decorators choose to show off about their heritage.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
The look was completed with custom boots with a slouchy shaft and buckle adornments from vegan Korean accessories brand Stand Oil.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of adornment

Noun

Artist Ryan Presley, who is a member of the Marri Ngarr people of the Northern Territory of Australia, has just been awarded the Telstra art prize, the most prestigious First Nations accolade in Australia.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
Zach Cregger, Lana Condor, Miguel, Alexandra Shipp and Jim Cummings will also receive accolades at the short film fest.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of accolade

Noun

Miller also asked Marco Rubio who his favorite rapper is, and the secretary of state gave the honors to Tupac.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
Taylor Swift will be adding another trophy to her shelf, as the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the superstar will be inducted into the hall this fall, becoming, at 36, the youngest writer ever to receive the honor.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

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