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 Braun found the box hidden behind Halloween decorations in his storage unit, forgotten about until a discussion with Ganos, who prompted him to open the box, Braun said. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Halloween decorations are already going up at Walt Disney World. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 In Target, she’d be queried about where to find the Christmas decorations. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 In the blurry snap, North flashed two peace signs — her mom’s signature pose — in a dark room lit with Christmas decorations around her. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 But, spending a bunch of money on decorations for your son's dorm room, if that's happening, is nuts. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The experience usually includes kitschy decorations, selfie opportunities, and merchandise for sale. — Fielding Buck, Daily News, 4 Aug. 2026 These decorations also adorn the top shelves in the store, out of visitors' reach, while tee shirts, scarves and jerseys branded with the different Hogwarts factions fill the hangers below. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 This year, campers were able to conduct science experiments with candy and slide down a sugar rush water slide, all while surrounded by lollipops and Candyland decorations. — Madeline Burke, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorations
  1. ornaments
  2. awards
  3. ornamentations
  4. prizes
  5. adornments
  6. accolades
  7. honors
Noun
  • The giant, 10,000-pound mammals provided meat, fat, hide, and bones for building structures, as well as ivory for tools, art, and ornaments.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
  • Liberty was founded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty in 1875 and has always been a vast curiosity shop selling ornaments, fabrics, furniture and art from around the world.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Definition of ornaments
Noun
  • Mayfair’s first feature, The Third Wife, garnered 19 awards, screened at over 70 international film festivals, and was distributed in 30 countries.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The film was then picked up by Neon, which is planning a campaign for the upcoming awards season.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 7 Aug. 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
  • Superman, Project Hail Mary, Obsession, and The Furious each taking two prizes on the film side.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Timmy No Brakes is from the Kill Tony contingent that prizes making a strong first impression.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of prizes
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  • 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
  • The look was completed with custom boots with a slouchy shaft and buckle adornments from vegan Korean accessories brand Stand Oil.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of adornments
Noun
  • Zach Cregger, Lana Condor, Miguel, Alexandra Shipp and Jim Cummings will also receive accolades at the short film fest.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Seline, a 14- to 17-course epicurean adventure told through seasonal and regional ingredients, innovative techniques and showy plating that makes use of bones, antlers and bowls within bowls, has been racking up accolades in 2026.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Miller also asked Marco Rubio who his favorite rapper is, and the secretary of state gave the honors to Tupac.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Some incoming freshmen, including honors students, moved in earlier this week.
    — Leondra Head, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of honors

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