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as in ornaments
something that decorates or beautifies
traditionally the family puts lots of decorations on and around the Christmas tree
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as in awards
something given in recognition of achievement
an army veteran proudly wearing his old military decorations
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Recent Examples of decorations
Last year, Kardashians decorations took a spookier turn, with the reality star’s house being decorated with creepy floating ghosts, witches brooms and piles of pumpkins in shades of traditional orange — plus green, white and hues of brown — and covered in sprawling vines.
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Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Ha-Ha-Halloween Song If your toddler is still a tad freaked out by all the skeletons and ghosts appearing around their neighborhood in the form of creepy decorations, and the prospect of dressing up just doesn’t sound appealing, CoComelon can help.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Oct. 2025
Fall typically becomes more pronounced in October across Michigan as cooler temperatures and bright fall foliage set in, and Halloween decorations fill in front yards in preparation for trick-or-treaters.
—Julia Gomez, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Take a good look at your stash of holiday decorations.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Halloween decorations showing mannequins in red hats being hanged outside a Texas home have sparked outrage.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The club was known for its ornate decorations, ceiling fans and sports gambling.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
Checking out the over-the-top decorations on homes and businesses is all part of the fun.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
The center is accepting donations of candy, toys and decorations leading up to the event.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Ha-Ha-Halloween Song If your toddler is still a tad freaked out by all the skeletons and ghosts appearing around their neighborhood in the form of creepy decorations, and the prospect of dressing up just doesn’t sound appealing, CoComelon can help.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Oct. 2025
Fall typically becomes more pronounced in October across Michigan as cooler temperatures and bright fall foliage set in, and Halloween decorations fill in front yards in preparation for trick-or-treaters.
—Julia Gomez, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Take a good look at your stash of holiday decorations.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Halloween decorations showing mannequins in red hats being hanged outside a Texas home have sparked outrage.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The club was known for its ornate decorations, ceiling fans and sports gambling.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
Checking out the over-the-top decorations on homes and businesses is all part of the fun.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
The center is accepting donations of candy, toys and decorations leading up to the event.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorations
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On Main Street, White Picket Fence beckons with an array of thoughtful gifts, from bath products and homemade jams to holiday ornaments and home décor.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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In earlier times, ungulate toe-bones (phalanges) were commonly used across various cultures to make ornaments, game pieces, handles, and figurines.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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For the first time in the show's 56-year history, the awards will be taped live at Bridgestone Arena.—
Melonee Hurt,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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But the high-profile nature of the awards and the eye-popping figures associated with them are pushing board-level compensation committees that negotiate CEO pay to prepare for conversations about similar packages.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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Rivera won one of LOTERIA Fiesta's top $150,000 prizes since the game's debut in July.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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This office can cash prizes of any amount.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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While leaning on the label’s staples — outerwear and its signature double fabric, for example — Aimone also contrasted delicate adornments with precise tailoring and clean lines to bring a fresh perspective to Agnona’s classic formal pieces.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The business specializes in leather, leather working tools, buckles, lather dyes, tack hardware, adornments for belts and do-it-yourself kits.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Sep. 2025
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The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process for the accolades are sealed from public view for 50 years.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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His father, Gary McKinley, earned all-America honors at Dayton University, playing defensive back for a Flyers team that went 11-0 in 1996.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pinnick will start at Cal Poly after earning Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The guitar has a hole in it from when one of Chapman’s GMA Dove Awards trophies fell from the top shelf of his studio and landed on the guitar (the trophy itself is also on display alongside his guitar).—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Newkirk remembered how Goodall helped PETA in several campaigns, including stopping UPS from shipping animal trophies and calling for the closure of marine theme park SeaWorld.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Decorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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