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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Laurent Ferrier timepieces are distinguished by the high watchmaking decoration and finishes of the movement and the Classic Traveller is no different.
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Caregivers provided a cake, flowers, decorations and even sparkling wine — non-alcoholic, of course — with which to toast the new couple.
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Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
This research underlines the creator's indication that home decorations reveal something about a person.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Laurent Ferrier timepieces are distinguished by the high watchmaking decoration and finishes of the movement and the Classic Traveller is no different.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Caregivers provided a cake, flowers, decorations and even sparkling wine — non-alcoholic, of course — with which to toast the new couple.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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