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 My go-to holiday stop is Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, which returns with holiday decorations and seasonal food and drinks. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2026 Once the tree is in place, a team from Stage 9 Exhibits will get to work on the decorations. — Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 Plus, there’s no denying that wreaths are one of the most iconic winter holiday decorations. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026 Created around 1613 by royal clockmaker David Ramsay, the pre-balance spring verge watch combines 17th-century mechanical innovation with ornate decoration befitting of a blueblood. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decoration

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Noun

Skeletons have long served as sacred ornamentation across cultures, representing the transience of life.

— Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
The cotton canvas jacket offers a very simple silhouette with little to no ornamentation—perfect for a minimalist wardrobe.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of ornamentation

Noun

On Sunday evening, however, none of the four Royals players took home an award at his respective position.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
The proposition would allow local governments to create economic development districts with the ability to issue bonds, make loans, and award grants of public money.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of award

Noun

However, since the ornament is entered into a holiday gift exchange rather than gifted with proper intention, Tanya suddenly finds herself on the receiving end of everyone else’s misfortune.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
If a holiday carol stopped you cold in the grocery store this week, or if hanging a single ornament brought you to tears, nothing is wrong with you.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of ornament

Noun

Nazz shepherds the queue at an auctioneer’s pace, sometimes joining in and always poking fun, calling upon you to spin the prize wheel that could lead to a free drink or 10 push-ups.

— Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
The awards for Best Director, Actor, Actress and Best Artistic Contribution all came with a cash prize of $1,900 (JPY300,000).

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of prize

Noun

Modantus is his name, his head a skull, with brassy adornments ascending like a satellite dish.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, architects such as Antoni Gaudí began studying skeletal anatomy not merely for adornment, but as the actual framework for buildings.

— Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of adornment

Noun

Although originally for British, Irish and Commonwealth writers, the prize is now open to all English-language books and considered the most prestigious accolade for a single work of fiction.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
After a turbulent upbringing that included stints in prison, Townsend began the work negotiating gang truces that brought him widespread accolades, earning him numerous contracts with the city of Los Angeles.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of accolade

Noun

Tapestry's recognition also adds to a growing collection of national honors earned by Minnesota food businesses.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Jacoby will compete for regional Teacher of the Year honors through the central states, followed by a national competition next fall.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

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