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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
Among his awards and decorations were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.
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Allen G. Breed, Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Among his awards and decorations were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.
—Allen G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Among Pennington’s awards and decorations were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star.
—Michael Dorgan , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
His awards and decorations include the Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon, according to an Army statement.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 7 Mar. 2026
There are a few other decorations that don’t boast horses or fleur de lis, like glass floats, driftwood, and an old wine rack that now holds lights.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Panahi paused to look at a corner store selling decorations for the Lunar New Year.
—H. C. Wilentz, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The recipe starts with a rich chocolate cake mix, then puts the focus on springtime decorations for the holiday table.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Allen G. Breed, Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Among his awards and decorations were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.
—Allen G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Among Pennington’s awards and decorations were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star.
—Michael Dorgan , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
His awards and decorations include the Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon, according to an Army statement.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 7 Mar. 2026
There are a few other decorations that don’t boast horses or fleur de lis, like glass floats, driftwood, and an old wine rack that now holds lights.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Panahi paused to look at a corner store selling decorations for the Lunar New Year.
—H. C. Wilentz, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The recipe starts with a rich chocolate cake mix, then puts the focus on springtime decorations for the holiday table.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorations
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Discovery tales → Archaeologists uncovered a 1,000-year-old tomb containing gold chest plates, ear ornaments and other elite burial treasures.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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There were no ornaments, no photos, no paintings.—
Josh Ireland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Big East’s individual awards are voted on by the conference’s coaches, whose selections are not made public.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Among his awards and decorations were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.—
ALLEN G. BREED,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham’s knife-crime drama has won Emmys and Golden Globes, and will now compete for prizes in the UK when the RTS Awards takes place on March 24.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lottery winners of prizes past have learned, sometimes the hard way, the value of anonymity when coming into a large amount of money.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The ring was created by designer Jean Schlumberger and served as a more casual alternative to Jackie's more dazzling adornments.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Instead, these timeless adornments can fit into everyday life.—
Malana VanTayler,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the Television category, Brazilian broadcaster Globo took two accolades.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy’s other accolades include a BAFTA fellowship and a CBE Award.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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The group formally proposed a charter amendment that would subject future honors to a public referendum.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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In addition to his heroics in Super Bowl III, Snell is remembered for a standout rookie season, earning AFL Rookie of the Year honors and setting the Jets single-game rushing record.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Decorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorations. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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