variants
or décor
as in scenery
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 decor
There are all kinds of ropes in the decor, boat lights, and photographs of celebrities on boats, including yachts, sailboats, and a canoe.
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
The equestrian influence is also reflected in the lodgings themselves, with accents like artwork and decor that follow the same theme, all selected by owner Sheila C. Johnson.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
In addition, the store stocks outdoor furniture, firepits and additional gifts such as puzzles, candles and outdoor decor.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
But the David Rockwell decor—quiet and confident in its palate of black, gray, and warm beige—was not flashy.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
The equestrian influence is also reflected in the lodgings themselves, with accents like artwork and decor that follow the same theme, all selected by owner Sheila C. Johnson.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
In addition, the store stocks outdoor furniture, firepits and additional gifts such as puzzles, candles and outdoor decor.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
But the David Rockwell decor—quiet and confident in its palate of black, gray, and warm beige—was not flashy.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decor
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Half Moon Bay pairs postcard-ready scenery with quietly historic stops: wander the uncrowded redwood giants of Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Of course, nobody is having more fun than Christopher Lloyd as a conniving Klingon Commander chewing every bit of scenery.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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On June 27 the radiant will be visible above the horizon for the entire night, but will be at its highest before the sun sets, making the post-dusk hours the best time to scour the sky for elusive meteors, per stargazing website in-the-sky.org.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 June 2025
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Historically, most performers have developed their art by being taken under the wings of friends as part of drag families or drag houses, or by practicing at home and summoning the courage to sign up for open sets at bars.—
David Mack,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Academics and extracurriculars require a lot of planning, but the Southern college social scene inspires its own kind of coordination.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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The most famous scene is when Anne Archer (playing Douglas' wife) discovers the family's pet bunny boiled in a pot.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
29 June 2025
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“Decor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decor. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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