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
Among his awards and decorations were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.
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Allen G. Breed, Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Many remember Ruby McCray's elaborate holiday decorations.
—Monique John, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Among Pennington’s awards and decorations were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The coat of arms and other decorations are the focus of the restoration.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Allen G. Breed, Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Many remember Ruby McCray's elaborate holiday decorations.
—Monique John, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Among Pennington’s awards and decorations were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The coat of arms and other decorations are the focus of the restoration.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
Noun
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But Yee hopes that straight talk and her distinct lack of ornamentation will count for something with California voters.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Following the Great Depression, many of the original principles of Art Deco—like rich materials and opulent ornamentation—were no longer affordable and, in some situations, no longer desirable.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On Sunday, sections of Hollywood will close for the awards show.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, Chris Evans, Javier Bardem, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore and Kumail Nanjiani will also present trophies at the awards show.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The store’s display of wooden German pieces, for example, are reproductions of a line of German ornaments from the late 1920s.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Behind them a young man with a paint-flecked beard followed the designer about the set, twitching the hem of the velvet curtains hung at the window and rearranging the ornaments on the mantelpiece.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Back in February 2025, the 62nd Publicists Awards honored the teams behind Wicked and All About Agatha with its marquee prizes.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office.—
Shelly Conlon,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
13 Mar. 2026
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The high-low hair adornment has arrived.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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The flag had become a landmark, a giant adornment in the heart of downtown.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Buckley, clad in an elegant red and pink strapless gown, accepted the accolade with a rousing speech, thanking her husband and the team behind the film, and gushing over the emotional complexity of motherhood.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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All of his accolades, talent and hard work, stand on their own, and elevate him to the top of an outstandingly talented group of peers.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, Villanova’s Devin Askew won Big East Sixth Man of the Year, while teammate Tyler Perkins was named the conference’s Most Improved Player — an honor Ejiofor won last year.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Mountain West announced its all-conference basketball awards on Tuesday afternoon, and just one Boise State player earned honors.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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