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 The piece has a rather minimalist look, with smooth, polished surfaces and no particular decorations, except for a few personal engravings. — Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026 Shop savings on appliances, tools, holiday decorations, kitchen and beyond. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 The versatile tool can help with repairing stuff, or putting together decorations. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026 Think over-sized kitchens with dark cabinetry, granite countertops, artificial grapes and many, many rooster decorations. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026 The family spent approximately $1,500 on dirt and ballfield materials and another $500 on indoor decorations, bringing the total for those elements to around $2,000. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026 The party at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House featured hyper-partisan decorations. — Jake Spring, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, videos and photos from Parton’s life filled the screens as stories from her life and career unfolded during the evening, and the stage was filled with flowers and decorations with Parton’s signature butterfly imagery. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026 October decorations and costumes that once cost only a minimal investment have skyrocketed in-season. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorations
  1. ornaments
  2. awards
  3. ornamentations
  4. prizes
  5. adornments
  6. accolades
  7. honors
Noun
  • Walk alongside giant ornaments, snowflakes, and sleigh light displays dotting the pier, and get creative with free community craft workshops including edible snowmen, pinecone woodland creatures, paper bag puppets, and more.
    — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The kids must love hanging up ornaments on a miniature Christmas tree!
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of ornaments
Noun
  • As per tradition, 12 career achievement awards will be presented, all shaped like the Stella della Mole, the 12-point sculpture atop Turin’s Museo Nazionale del Cinema and an emblem of both the city and the event.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi star in writer-director Martin McDonagh’s awards hopeful about two CIA operatives who travel from Santiago, Chile, to Easter Island in 1973.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 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
  • Every year, the panel awards special prizes to chefs, front-of-house staff, and activists who are leading the charge in hospitality.
    — Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In addition to the superior snacks and sips, guests can bid on and win prizes and participate in raffles, with proceeds supporting The Kitchen House’s mission.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • Modantus is his name, his head a skull, with brassy adornments ascending like a satellite dish.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • For her secondary look, Lipa wore Prada pumps fixed with feather adornments.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of adornments
Noun
  • After a turbulent upbringing that included stints in prison, Townsend began the work negotiating gang truces that brought him widespread accolades, earning him numerous contracts with the city of Los Angeles.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Galliano, the designer whose work was initially set to the be the subject of a monographic exhibition, had gained plenty of accolades in the fashion world for his bold designs before his fall from grace.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Tapestry's recognition also adds to a growing collection of national honors earned by Minnesota food businesses.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Jacoby will compete for regional Teacher of the Year honors through the central states, followed by a national competition next fall.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of honors

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“Decorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorations. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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