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Recent Examples of decoration Furniture and decorations interspersed throughout the space — doilies, laminated wood cabinets and plastic chairs — evoke the sensation of traveling back in time. Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025 As a leading enterprise in the fields of home decoration and outdoor necessities, VEVOR is dedicated to making DIY projects more feasible. Chc Fashion Group, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025 Eighty-percent of Icebreaker’s product line is now plastic-free, excluding trims and decorations. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 22 Apr. 2025 The mother-of-pearl embroidery that traced a black wrap dress was inspired by the decoration on Korean wedding chests. Steff Yotka, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decoration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
Noun
  • Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
  • The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, and bearing only the inscription: Franciscus.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The one-time $60 million equity award is in non-qualified stock options that will vest after three years, with no additional annual equity awards during the first three years of his employment.
    Sriparna Roy, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • The royal couple heard speeches and watched a film before presenting awards — the King presenting the Mark Shand Award and Queen Camilla giving the Tara Award, named after an elephant befriended by her brother.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • The hand ornament represents the friendship between women, a spokesperson for Hu told me.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • First appearing on the marble above the fireplace, the ornaments are now also on the Oval Office walls.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • According to the California Lottery, not long after Rodriguez celebrated his win, another top prize for the same scratcher game was sold.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • The prize is now in its fifth year, and Davis will hand out its top prize at a ceremony Friday evening.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • At the time, Jaden wore a tailored custom Thom Browne ensemble, including a white denim coat featuring dahlia adornments and several straps.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 May 2025
  • And lastly, the final adornments: odds and ends to add bling to your clothing.
    Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Each year teams of anonymous Michelin inspectors scour tasting menu restaurants, food stalls, neighborhood spots, wine bars and beyond for its compendium that can rate restaurants from one to three stars: accolades widely recognized as one of the highest achievements in the restaurant industry.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
  • On Instagram, the restaurant’s owner Tuan Le expressed gratitude to the Michelin Guide and to customers for the accolade.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • With six goals and five assists, Dreyer is tied for MLS honors in goals plus assists.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
  • Even lending Bush’s name to a building full of crap was too high an honor for that president.
    Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 16 May 2025

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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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