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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
Inside England’s media center The media center has some cool decorations.
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Pete Grathoff
june 14, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Perhaps the most stark difference is in the Oval Office decorations.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The duo examined a white summer dress from Target as well as a basket festooned with cute decorations, with each member of the pair offering up ideas for how such an item might be used.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026
The purchases, most of which were itemized on city records as office supplies, included gifts and decorations for family birthday parties, women’s, men’s and children’s clothing; $19,000 in groceries, children’s toys, cosmetics, bed linens, tablecloths and home decorations.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Nothing Bundt Cakes has unveiled new decorations and a returning flavor that lend festive flair to all kinds of summertime gatherings.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Disneyland will feature special Día de los Muertos decorations near the Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Florists used more than 30,000 flowers, most the yellow and white colors of the Holy See flag, for the carpets that feature decorations such as the Holy See keys.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Exterior decorations at the Sagrada Família.
—Seth Doane, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Pete Grathoff
june 14, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Perhaps the most stark difference is in the Oval Office decorations.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The duo examined a white summer dress from Target as well as a basket festooned with cute decorations, with each member of the pair offering up ideas for how such an item might be used.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026
The purchases, most of which were itemized on city records as office supplies, included gifts and decorations for family birthday parties, women’s, men’s and children’s clothing; $19,000 in groceries, children’s toys, cosmetics, bed linens, tablecloths and home decorations.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Nothing Bundt Cakes has unveiled new decorations and a returning flavor that lend festive flair to all kinds of summertime gatherings.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Disneyland will feature special Día de los Muertos decorations near the Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Florists used more than 30,000 flowers, most the yellow and white colors of the Holy See flag, for the carpets that feature decorations such as the Holy See keys.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Exterior decorations at the Sagrada Família.
—Seth Doane, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorations
Noun
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A lot of ornaments and tinsel on the Christmas tree.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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But early last Saturday evening, two bullets shattered the glass between displays of Christmas ornaments and dining plates.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Some chefs who were honored in past years with Outstanding, Emerging or regional Best Chef awards have gone on to become household names, including Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse and Bobby Flay.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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On Monday evening the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its annual restaurant and chef awards — some of the most prestigious dining accolades in the country.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Efe Aydar, the architect and interior designer behind the project, explained that the old hotel’s various ornamentations were stripped away.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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His kicking contests on the beloved ESPN football pregame program, in which students try to convert a 33-yard field goal on campus for cash prizes, regularly go viral; McAfee has awarded more than $5 million in cash and charitable contributions over the past two seasons.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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The Winner may be required to complete and submit an IRS Form W-9 with the winner’s full Social Security Number or the equivalent for receipt of any prize(s) valued at $600 or more or for any prizes awarded by the Sponsor in a calendar year with an aggregate value of $600 or more.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Staff members draped us with orchid leis and invited us to stroll the lawn, where instructors taught us how to play the traditional bowling game ulu maika, and artisans offered wood carvings and flower adornments.—
Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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On Monday evening the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its annual restaurant and chef awards — some of the most prestigious dining accolades in the country.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Yet, beneath the accolades lies a persistent fear of not being enough.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The chapter also celebrated 11 California FFA State Degree recipients this year, one of the highest honors awarded by the California FFA Association.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Four of those picks came as Turner earned his lone Pro Bowl honors and the 49ers’ Len Eshmont Award while playing on arguably their greatest defense — in their 1984 season en route to a Super Bowl triumph over the Miami Dolphins and Dan Marino at Stanford Stadium.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Decorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorations. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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