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 tariff relief extends to an array of products, from US coal and agricultural products to made-in-China toys, car seats and holiday decorations. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 The space was complete with star decorations and a white birthday cake with strawberries. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 The lists also included toys, fireworks, artificial flowers, Christmas tree lamps and other holiday decorations, and children’s car seats. — Reuters, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026 Also check that nearby decorations or furnishings are well clear of the blades. — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026 Most of the reduction in tariffs is aimed at non-sensitive goods, such as agricultural products or holiday decorations. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 And while there are plenty of overtly Halloween pieces, the best finds don’t feel like novelty decorations. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Candles, metal and decorations must be removed prior to recycling. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Others came hoping to find unique decorations and one-of-a-kind pieces not available in traditional retail stores. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorations
  1. ornaments
  2. awards
  3. ornamentations
  4. prizes
  5. adornments
  6. accolades
  7. honors
Noun
  • In July, 2001, at 19 years old, I was arrested with two friends for stealing lawn ornaments from people’s front yards and a park bench from outside a Home Depot.
    — August Mangeney, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Library patron Betsie Hale did quilling years ago when her children were in grammar school, making Christmas ornaments on white paper with pearls or rhinestones for her kids to give away as presents.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornaments
Noun
  • Two blocks of six films each, running roughly an hour apiece, will precede the awards and the jury announcement.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The awards are named after Harvey Kurtzman, the influential writer-artist-editor behind many EC Comics titles as well as the co-founder of Mad magazine.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 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
  • More than 115,000 other SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from $1 to $1,221, the lottery said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • For instance, will such prizes exist in the future—and, if so, who will receive them?
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • Created with his wife Nkuthazo Alexis Dyalvane, the work incorporates cow hair, leather and grass, influenced by ritual adornments, reflecting ancestral knowledge, healing and spiritual transformation.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of adornments
Noun
  • Smart, a veteran actress, has earned numerous accolades over the course of her career, including eight Emmys, three SAG Awards, two Golden Globes and six Critics Choice Awards.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Langley has nine nominations heading into the November awards show, while Lambert is up for seven accolades.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Brock Bowers didn’t have to win AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors to get the Chiefs’ attention.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • His honors include an Emmy Award and an Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Achievement.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of honors

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“Decorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorations. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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