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 But the company shifted to late August in 2018, further feeding the seasonal retail creep that sees Halloween decorations in stores in August and Christmas decorations soon after Halloween. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 For some families, choosing the less expensive school can free up money for everything from dorm decorations to savings. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 The elaborate decorations could support that hypothesis, officials said. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Swift has yet to publicly comment or share any details about her wedding but attendees have been dishing details about the A-list entertainment, luxury raffles, over-the-top decorations, and celebrity guests. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 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 All-America receivers entered Week 1 with the shortest BetMGM odds (+1500) among non-quarterbacks to win college football’s most prestigious individual award.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The glamorous resort is set along the beach with two oceanfront pools, a private beach, and an award-winning spa.
    — Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of award
Noun
  • The report also alleges that Chavez-DeRemer used her staff for personal tasks, such as organizing her closet and purchasing holiday ornaments.
    — Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Especially memorable designs include its Naga choker, wherein each gem represents ornaments worn by a different native tribe, and its Naga orchid necklace, inspired by the nearly 400 species of the flowering plant found in the region.
    — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornament
Noun
  • Few would begrudge Mohamed Salah his Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year prize for his 2024-25 season with Liverpool, but there are always reflected glories back to the club and its supporters.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The prize consists in the acquisition of the non-commercial and non-exclusive broadcasting rights for five years for a value of €4,000 – €6,000 depending on the genre and length of the film and the number of available territories.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • Then come the notions and hardware, like earring posts, beads and crystal accents, that complete the transformation from fleeting flora to lasting adornment.
    — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The all-black look was completed with custom Miss Z pumps from Louboutin, carrying the arachnid theme down to her feet with a mesh spider-web design and 3D spider adornments.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of adornment
Noun
  • OutKick Dropkick asked Jordan in a recent interview what the accolades meant to her.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • His accolades also include a Grammy nomination for Kx5, his collaboration with producer deadmau5.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of accolade
Noun
  • The Nolan Ryan Fan Club might disagree, but even Ryan isn’t staking a claim to that honor.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Golden Eye Award honors actors and actresses who shape the current cinematic year while also ranking among the most significant performers of their generation.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of honor

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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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