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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Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 28 May 2025
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—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
So far, 15 insect wing decorations have been found, about half of which were still attached to the crown, archaeologists said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
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Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 28 May 2025
Across the five floors, which include the ground floor and the basement, all the structures accumulated in recent times were stripped away during the restoration to reveal 19th century decorations, 18th century trompe l’oeils, late 17th century frescoes and even earlier ornamentation.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Look at all these graduation caps with their decorations.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
So far, 15 insect wing decorations have been found, about half of which were still attached to the crown, archaeologists said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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