decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌde-kə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act or process of decorating
2
: something that adorns, enriches, or beautifies : ornament
3
: a badge of honor (such as a U.S. military award)
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Examples of decoration in a Sentence
The vase has a fancy decoration on one side.
a plain sweater knit without decoration
He's a genius at home decoration.
a unique style of decoration
He received a decoration from the President.
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She is buried inside two coffins—one stacked inside the other—covered in intricate decorations.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
The company that operates Halloween costume and decorations pop-up stores across the country is expanding into Christmas merchandise shops.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 8 Oct. 2024
In 2020, amid the pandemic lockdown, Jenner broke out her decorations right away, including orange string lights, spooky trinkets, witchy figures and plenty of candy corn.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
Themes at these Phoenix and Scottsdale bars vary from whimsical to spooky to downright haunted, with decorations like legs coming through the ceiling, a headless man roaming the shadows and playful vintage decor that's more nostalgic than nail-biting.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
The company that operates Halloween costume and decorations pop-up stores across the country is expanding into Christmas merchandise shops.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 8 Oct. 2024
In 2020, amid the pandemic lockdown, Jenner broke out her decorations right away, including orange string lights, spooky trinkets, witchy figures and plenty of candy corn.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
Themes at these Phoenix and Scottsdale bars vary from whimsical to spooky to downright haunted, with decorations like legs coming through the ceiling, a headless man roaming the shadows and playful vintage decor that's more nostalgic than nail-biting.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌdek-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act or action of decorating
2
: something that decorates or beautifies : ornament
holiday decorations
3
: a badge of honor (as a medal, cross, or ribbon)
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