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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
Minimize decorations if your storage is displayed.
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Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
One notable instance came in season 1 of America's Sweethearts, when Powell was reprimanded for asking where her ornament was on the locker room Christmas tree, as opposed to expressing gratitude for the decorations.
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Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Their World Cup lineup includes Carousel Cakes’ World Cup Soccer Funnyfetti Cake and its sprinkle‑filled layers, buttercream frosting and soccer‑ball decorations; and the more interactively aggressive Knipschildt Chocolatier World Cup Chocolate Match Ball.
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Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Named for the famous space program, these large fiberglass figures served as popular advertising icons and roadside decorations in the 1960s.
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Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
For Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary in the summer of 1997, it was painted to look like a birthday cake with candy decorations.
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Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Just as appealing today as thousands of years ago, these stones prove that the earliest decorations still hold their power—only now reimagined through Spiro’s distinctly modern lens.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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.
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Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
One notable instance came in season 1 of America's Sweethearts, when Powell was reprimanded for asking where her ornament was on the locker room Christmas tree, as opposed to expressing gratitude for the decorations.
—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Their World Cup lineup includes Carousel Cakes’ World Cup Soccer Funnyfetti Cake and its sprinkle‑filled layers, buttercream frosting and soccer‑ball decorations; and the more interactively aggressive Knipschildt Chocolatier World Cup Chocolate Match Ball.
—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Named for the famous space program, these large fiberglass figures served as popular advertising icons and roadside decorations in the 1960s.
—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
For Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary in the summer of 1997, it was painted to look like a birthday cake with candy decorations.
—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Just as appealing today as thousands of years ago, these stones prove that the earliest decorations still hold their power—only now reimagined through Spiro’s distinctly modern lens.
—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Inside England’s media center The media center has some cool decorations.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorations
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Lawn Ornaments Too many lawn ornaments, such as gnomes, fairies, dolls, or flamingos, read as tacky to Emily Roose, the founder of Emily Roose Interiors.
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These ornaments were originally intended to symbolize speed, elegance and technological optimism.
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Somebody needed to step up to at least fill some of the shoes left by Clarke, the only player to ever win three consecutive Electric Play of the Week awards.
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On Monday, OpenAI will host its first-ever Cannes Lions event a few blocks away from the Palais where the awards are given, along the boulevard where the major tech players and ad holding companies have traditionally set up shop to show off to clients.
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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.
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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.
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No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
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Attendees could donate to be added to a raffle to win prizes like local restaurant gift cards, travel equipment or experiences like free Santa Cruz Warriors tickets.
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Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments.
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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.
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Despite a career filled with awards and accolades, his family says fame was never what mattered most to him.
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His past accolades include being honored by the Red Cross and Congress and being awarded the Legion of Merit.
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Sharp earned Big 12 Conference Al-Defensive Team and Big 12 tournament MVP honors as a junior.
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In 2025, the Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg, who won Rookie of the Year honors this past season.
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“Decorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorations. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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