decorations

noun

plural of decoration
1
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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2
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 Think smiling jack-o'-lanterns, black cats, friendly ghosts, retro blow molds and decorations inspired by Halloweens of decades past. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Visitors can roam its lavish halls to admire the intricate decorations and furnishings in its opulent interiors, from the Throne Room to the Royal Armory. — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The decorations actually carry years of family memories, which makes deciding what stays especially personal. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 Animated figures and other Christmas decorations that don’t work may still make a great display piece for someone. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 The doors lead to a patio in front of the hotel, with an array of decorations representing cultures around the world, including Pakistan, Turkey, India and Uzbekistan. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 The retailer just released some indoor decorations, and this year’s offerings are sweeter than scary, with adorable girl ghosts, fun prints, and festive garland. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026 Halloween decorations are already going up at Walt Disney World. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 In Target, she’d be queried about where to find the Christmas decorations. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorations
  1. ornaments
  2. awards
  3. ornamentations
  4. prizes
  5. adornments
  6. accolades
  7. honors
Noun
  • The first offerings will include pieces inspired by Byzantine artworks including imperial medallions, architectural ornaments, and statuary.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The giant, 10,000-pound mammals provided meat, fat, hide, and bones for building structures, as well as ivory for tools, art, and ornaments.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
Definition of ornaments
Noun
  • Hüller starred alongside Ryan Gosling in Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Project Hail Mary and headlines Paweł Pawlikowski’s Fatherland, which premiered in Cannes and is considered a strong awards-season contender.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The event features pitches from Build with Gemini XPRIZE finalists, a $2 million hackathon and the Future Vision XPRIZE awards ceremony.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of awards
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
Definition of ornamentations
Noun
  • The novel won the American Book Award, one of the prizes Morrison had won for her 1987 novel Beloved.
    — Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Cash prizes were also awarded in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Michigan and North Carolina.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of prizes
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  • 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
  • The look was completed with custom boots with a slouchy shaft and buckle adornments from vegan Korean accessories brand Stand Oil.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of adornments
Noun
  • The role also earned him Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG award and Critics Choice Award nominations, among other accolades.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In an independent sector where even experienced filmmakers struggle to finance their next project, these are hardly ornamental accolades.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Miller also asked Marco Rubio who his favorite rapper is, and the secretary of state gave the honors to Tupac.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Some incoming freshmen, including honors students, moved in earlier this week.
    — Leondra Head, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of honors

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