DECORATIONS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

decorations

noun

plural of decoration

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 Others came hoping to find unique decorations and one-of-a-kind pieces not available in traditional retail stores. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Garage Clutter Seasonal decorations, sports equipment, old tools, outdoor gear, and miscellaneous boxes often end up in the garage with no real plan for what happens next. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026 To top it off, the chrono showcases a range of haute horlogerie decorations, such as Côtes de Genève, circular graining, polishing, and satin brushing. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026 Your favorite houses were most likely the ones with spooky decorations out front, adding to the allure of the paranormal and scary on Halloween. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026 The board also entered into a three-year contract with Twinkle Lights Installation for nearly $49,000 to install and maintain Halloween and Christmas lights and decorations in Heritage Park behind Village Hall. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026 Decorate the House With Apples and Décor Of course, decorations always make things look more festive. — Alex Abel, Parents, 9 Sep. 2026 Halloween decorations, jack-o-lantern sculptures and nostalgia will take over Lilly House with an interactive shadow show. — Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2026 Inside the Mallahi family compound, a blast tore a crater through the roof and walls, leaving floral decorations, carpets and household belongings buried in rubble and shattered glass. — Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Library patron Betsie Hale did quilling years ago when her children were in grammar school, making Christmas ornaments on white paper with pearls or rhinestones for her kids to give away as presents.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of ornaments

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Other notable awards included recognition of emerging Taiwanese carrier STARLUX’s ascendancy to Skytrax’s five-star rating category.

— Barry Neild, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Previously, Pawlikowski’s Ida garnered 70 international awards, including five European Film Awards and Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards.

— Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

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Noun

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
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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Events include an 18-hole scramble, beginner’s lessons, trophies, prizes and more.

— John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
The prizes will vary from city to city, but each gallery will be giving away $10,000 worth of numismatic collectibles, ranging from roughly $300 to a grand prize valued at around $3,500.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of prizes

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Her yellow satin pumps were paired with a yellow smock with floral adornments, layered over a white cottegecore dress.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
The adornments will include traditional dress, crafts, pottery, baskets, blankets, posters or anything the decorators choose to show off about their heritage.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of adornments

Noun

Patrick Mahomes did it on the way to winning MVP honors in 2018 and Peyton Manning did it in his 2013 MVP season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
At the University of Turin, Pavese wrote his thesis on Walt Whitman, which was initially rejected because of the evident influence of Croce and then passed, with honors, after Leone Ginzburg savvily intervened and found Pavese a new examiner.

— Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

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