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 The tariff relief extends to an array of products, from US coal and agricultural products to made-in-China toys, car seats and holiday decorations. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 The space was complete with star decorations and a white birthday cake with strawberries. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 The lists also included toys, fireworks, artificial flowers, Christmas tree lamps and other holiday decorations, and children’s car seats. — Reuters, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026 Also check that nearby decorations or furnishings are well clear of the blades. — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decoration

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Noun

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
Defined by lavish ornamentation, geometric forms, and unabashed glamour, Art Deco is having a major revival this fall.

— Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornamentation

Noun

Until today, human scientists have been the agents responsible for discovering cancer cures, and for doing so they (and key associates) have been showered with academic credit and awards, perhaps even a Nobel Prize.

— Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
The Council of Fashion Designers of America has revealed the nominee award presenters for the American Designer of the Year categories at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion and hosted by Keke Palmer.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of award

Noun

India’s notable opulence within ornaments comes to life in the jewelry.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
On August 27, thieves made off with almost all of it, leaving behind only a small handful of silver vessels, one bracelet, ornaments, and one of four crowns, thought to have been dropped in their escape.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornament

Noun

Nearly 215,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $100,000 in the drawing, the lottery said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
That ticket didn’t take the Mega Millions top prize, which will be $321 million on Friday, nor did any ticket have either of the Fantasy 5 jackpot quintets.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of prize

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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
Dresses based on the domestic adornment were piped in leather, while a gleaming gold dress was laser-cut with the decorative pattern.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of adornment

Noun

Clearly he hasn’t been flooded with offers since that accolade, so his agent has set him up with Lady Isabella, who claims to have a Netflix commission for a bio-doc about her life.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
To be precise, the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, where Dove received the Best New Artist accolade—a prize for which Måneskin, the Italian rock group fronted by Damiano that is currently on hiatus, were also nominated.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of accolade

Noun

Its honors include best serial comic at Lucca Comics & Games 2024 as well as the 71st Shogakukan Manga Award.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
The Minnesota Lynx coach received 40 of 74 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters, earning the honor for a record fifth time.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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