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)
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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Equipment loadouts can remove decorations, Bowgun customization and Kinsects.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Walls display Black History Month decorations, a tree made of pink paper hearts and posters of historical figures like the Wright brothers and George Washington Carver.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Many have long since been demolished or altered beyond recognition, but some of the most beautiful have miraculously kept their original structures and decoration intact.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Videos posted online showed lights and decorations strung among the destruction of the buildings as people gathered to break the fast together among the rubble of their homes.
—Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 2 Mar. 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Walls display Black History Month decorations, a tree made of pink paper hearts and posters of historical figures like the Wright brothers and George Washington Carver.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Many have long since been demolished or altered beyond recognition, but some of the most beautiful have miraculously kept their original structures and decoration intact.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Videos posted online showed lights and decorations strung among the destruction of the buildings as people gathered to break the fast together among the rubble of their homes.
—Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for decoration
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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