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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
King posted a picture of herself walking through a long hallway, which was adorned with several Christmas decorations.
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
While most homes have taken down their trees, lights and decorations, Christmas is only just now coming to a close with Three Kings Day this week.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
Inside, there were a few Christmas decorations, and some older Cretan men played endless rounds of cards in the corner.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
For example, Manson said the group hopes to get Christmas decorations put up on the Broadway corridor in the future.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Remove any dust and cobwebs from the ceiling, walls, fans, and corners of the room before moving on to dusting the shelves, picture frames, lamps, and other decorations.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Discard those items in the trash, along with artificial trees and any other decorations that aren’t made of wood.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
According to city guidelines, holiday greenery and garlands are not accepted as yard waste because of possible metal wires and decorations.
—St. Paul Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Trees placed outside for collection should have all decorations, light strands and tree stands removed and be cut into 4-foot lengths or shorter.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
While most homes have taken down their trees, lights and decorations, Christmas is only just now coming to a close with Three Kings Day this week.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
Inside, there were a few Christmas decorations, and some older Cretan men played endless rounds of cards in the corner.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
For example, Manson said the group hopes to get Christmas decorations put up on the Broadway corridor in the future.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Remove any dust and cobwebs from the ceiling, walls, fans, and corners of the room before moving on to dusting the shelves, picture frames, lamps, and other decorations.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Discard those items in the trash, along with artificial trees and any other decorations that aren’t made of wood.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
According to city guidelines, holiday greenery and garlands are not accepted as yard waste because of possible metal wires and decorations.
—St. Paul Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Trees placed outside for collection should have all decorations, light strands and tree stands removed and be cut into 4-foot lengths or shorter.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorations
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For three years now, the farm has served their Nigerian Pygmy goats donated Christmas trees; free of ornaments, tinsel, and any other side dish, of course.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Simply remove the ornaments and use a waterproof bag to keep the tree from getting dusty or mildewed during months of storage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their popularity isn’t from winning expensive prizes, or because competitions pay big.—
Anna Rahmanan,
thehustle.co,
9 Jan. 2026
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The team also said the grave was unusual for its small circular shell beads, which served as personal adornments.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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It’s been a good couple years for adornments or accessories that amplify characterization.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 Dec. 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 37-year-old Stafford received 31 first-place votes to Maye’s 18 to earn All-Pro honors for the first time in his 17-year career.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Both have since combined for three first-team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl selection.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Decorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorations. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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