decors

noun

variants or décors
plural of decor
as in sceneries
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production a minimalist approach has been taken with the stage decor for this production of the play

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Recent Examples of decors The soft organic stretchy cotton is pediatrician recommended for sensitive skin, and the thoughtful designs will look great in a variety of nursery decors. — Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026 The pearl color matches most home decors. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
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  1. sceneries
  2. sets
  3. scenes
Noun
  • Here, the contrast of sea and stone creates some of the most striking coastal sceneries in the Mediterranean.
    — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Definition of sceneries
Noun
  • Most of the roughly 150 sets of human remains that Hess says are discovered in Pima County every year turn up after monsoon season ends in late September, said Bradley Bartos, assistant professor at the University of Arizona.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Fils also won his only previous meeting with Tiafoe in Miami last year, also in three sets.
    — Jeff Wallner, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sets
Noun
  • The structure of this Silo season has been frustrating at times, with all the jumping back and forth between scenes from the 21st century and scenes in the silos.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Traditional Rocky Horror movie showings include a costumed cast acting out the events on screen, with bags of props handed out for audience participation during certain scenes.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of scenes

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