decoration

noun

ˌde-kə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce decoration (audio)
Definition of decorationnext
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 The decorations actually carry years of family memories, which makes deciding what stays especially personal. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 Animated figures and other Christmas decorations that don’t work may still make a great display piece for someone. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 The doors lead to a patio in front of the hotel, with an array of decorations representing cultures around the world, including Pakistan, Turkey, India and Uzbekistan. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 The lack of funerary decoration suggests that this chamber was never used for an actual burial. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decoration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
  1. ornamentation
  2. award
  3. ornament
  4. prize
  5. adornment
  6. accolade
  7. honor
Noun
  • The rhinestone ornamentation doubled as a girly and whimsical photo-op.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Clad in pine paneling, the cabins go light on ornamentation, instead emphasizing the surrounding landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • The week before, The Boys and Bridgerton each won three awards at the Creative Arts Emmys.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
  • At the July 26 awards ceremony, students were recognized alongside mentors and community leaders including Cherng and Lo.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of award
Noun
  • The first offerings will include pieces inspired by Byzantine artworks including imperial medallions, architectural ornaments, and statuary.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to his ornament, Hynes is also gearing up for the release of his 2026 Countdown to Christmas movie The Nights Before Christmas, which was inspired in part by the actor’s love of Groundhog Day and the Back to the Future trilogy.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of ornament
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  • All of a Sudden premiered to acclaim at Cannes in May, where co-stars Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto shared the best actress prize.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Efira and Okamoto shared the festival’s best actress prize; Okamoto is the first Japanese performer to win it.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • The primary consideration governing watches, jewelry and other personal adornment is player safety.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of adornment
Noun
  • KPop Demon Hunter’s latest accolade is a reminder that the canon, too, remains far from fixed.
    — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • All these accolades and swift-but-eventful years later, the persona of the guy who became a wonder of the world remains intact and part of his unique appeal.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accolade
Noun
  • The win made Okamoto the first Japanese actress to receive Cannes’ best actress honor.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • During his captivity, his siblings organized weekly jam sessions in his honor at Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square.
    — Bianna Golodryga, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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