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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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 Collington's awards and decorations was the Army Service Ribbon.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
That's according to Lauren Downing Peters, associate professor of fashion studies at Columbia College Chicago, who says these clothes, decorations and products harken to a previous time, rather than look forward, showing how America's birthday can be a unifying force in divided moments.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Judges will stop by on June 24 to view decorations and displays.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Her awards and decorations include the Army Service Ribbon.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Adorning the yellow walls were Islamic decorations and a framed certificate awarded by a local school to his 11-year-old son, Yassin.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The Festival offers many ways to get involved, such as entertainment, food vendors, sponsorships, marketing, children’s activities, logistics and decorations.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The excitement is already evident with flags, jerseys, trophies and other decorations lining the inside and outside of shops and restaurants near Roosevelt Avenue.
—Luis Miguel Echegaray, CBS News, 11 May 2026
His decorations include the Army Achievement Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
That's according to Lauren Downing Peters, associate professor of fashion studies at Columbia College Chicago, who says these clothes, decorations and products harken to a previous time, rather than look forward, showing how America's birthday can be a unifying force in divided moments.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Judges will stop by on June 24 to view decorations and displays.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Her awards and decorations include the Army Service Ribbon.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Adorning the yellow walls were Islamic decorations and a framed certificate awarded by a local school to his 11-year-old son, Yassin.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The Festival offers many ways to get involved, such as entertainment, food vendors, sponsorships, marketing, children’s activities, logistics and decorations.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The excitement is already evident with flags, jerseys, trophies and other decorations lining the inside and outside of shops and restaurants near Roosevelt Avenue.
—Luis Miguel Echegaray, CBS News, 11 May 2026
His decorations include the Army Achievement Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorations
Noun
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The shoes are embellished with asymmetrical crystal leaf ornaments that are hand-embroidered to drape across a low-cut vamp.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The powder is used to decorate removable ornaments on cakes and isn't designed for ingestion.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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While votes on the MVP and other postseason awards are submitted before the start of the playoffs, the league traditionally waits for an opportune moment to announce the winners on the pregame shows of its media partners.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In between, Messi has won back-to-back league MVP awards (a first), won a Golden Boot as goal-scoring leader and led Inter Miami to the 2023 Leagues Cup title, the 2024 Supporters’ Shield for best regular-season record, and the 2025 MLS Cup as league champion.—
Greg Cote
May 18,
Miami Herald,
18 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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But no matter the prodding, Terminus never wanted the patrons to feel cheated, so the games, while tricky, were winnable, and the prizes reasonable and fair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Scratch-off prizes expire one year from the date of sale, and winners are encouraged to immediately sign the back of the ticket and contact the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The designer Christian Dior’s signature and wickerwork shells are among other adornments.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Fleetwood wore a silk blazer with several silver adornments and accessorized the look with a pair of bracelets on his right arm and a wide gold wedding band on his left hand.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The displays have won several prestigious design accolades, including the Red Dot Award and the Good Design Award.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Faculty also approved a proposal to use average percentile rank rather than grade-point average when comparing students for honors, prizes and awards.—
Leah Willingham,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Some have remained favorites for literally decades, while more recent inductees earned multiple, often consecutive honors by solving beauty concerns in ways that felt genuinely game-changing.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Decorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorations. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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