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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
This magical moment is a gesture of love and gratitude that lights up a smile brighter than the most grandiose display of holiday decorations, making every stressful minute of holiday gift shopping completely worth it.
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Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Hence the furniture and the decorations of a house, and the condition of the house and grounds, are properly considered as index to the character of its occupants.
—Kim Hew-Low, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Glassware without a microwave-safe label should not be used, including non-tempered glass, antique or fragile glassware, or glass with metallic trims or decorations.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
After a few days, store them for winter or display your pumpkins for autumn decorations.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
This time of year, many are beginning to prepare for Thanksgiving and some are even breaking out the Christmas decorations.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The scavenger hunt will send guests searching across the resort to uncover sparkling decorations for Snoopy’s iconic red house.
—Caché McClay, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
Don’t miss your chance to grab these Christmas decorations on sale at Amazon.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
There are songs about dressing up in your Halloween costume, celebrating Halloween at school, and decorating the house in Halloween decorations.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Hence the furniture and the decorations of a house, and the condition of the house and grounds, are properly considered as index to the character of its occupants.
—Kim Hew-Low, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Glassware without a microwave-safe label should not be used, including non-tempered glass, antique or fragile glassware, or glass with metallic trims or decorations.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
After a few days, store them for winter or display your pumpkins for autumn decorations.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
This time of year, many are beginning to prepare for Thanksgiving and some are even breaking out the Christmas decorations.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The scavenger hunt will send guests searching across the resort to uncover sparkling decorations for Snoopy’s iconic red house.
—Caché McClay, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
Don’t miss your chance to grab these Christmas decorations on sale at Amazon.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
There are songs about dressing up in your Halloween costume, celebrating Halloween at school, and decorating the house in Halloween decorations.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorations
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Plus, the kit comes with ornaments, candles, and a star for the full festive experience.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Creating warmth, coziness, and tradition means layering in the personal touches — the kids’ ornaments, family photos, and holiday pillows — that make our home feel both nostalgic and uniquely ours.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sabonis missed five of his first six shots while being guarded by Gobert, a 7-foot-1 center with four Defensive Player of the Year awards.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Cannes-premiering film rates higher with critics than audiences so far but is the biggest ever box office for director Lynne Ramsey and an awards-season magnet for star Jennifer Lawrence’s career-defining performance.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and the number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Winners will claim their prizes during the 16th annual HMMA ceremony on November 19 at The Avalon in Hollywood.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The book comprises over three dozen portraits by photographer James Van Der Zee—a renowned figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for depicting Black middle-class life—that offer a visual chronology of the tradition, complete with biblical and mythical adornments.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
1 Nov. 2025
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An Updown girl buried with adornments befitting the seventh-century Anglo-Saxon elite had a sub-Saharan African grandparent, and the Slavicization of Eurasia was the result of east-to-west migration rather than of top-down imposition by Slavic elites.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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Come playoff time, such accolades matter not.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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But beyond the wins, losses and accolades, there was the man who remained in his players’ lives, through good times and tough times.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The 2026 edition of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ), one of the country’s premier international music honors, is set for June 13 next year.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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These honors are not coincidental.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Decorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorations. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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