1
as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies
traditionally the family puts lots of decorations on and around the Christmas tree
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2
as in award
something given in recognition of achievement
an army veteran proudly wearing his old military decorations
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Recent Examples of decoration
The Wazir Khan Mosque, through its tiled decoration, has taught me invaluable lessons in hue saturation, while the frescoes at the Mariam Zamani Mosque have been my mentors in understanding color balance.
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Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
However, everyday guests can enjoy Halloween decorations along Magic Kingdom’s Main Street U.S.A. and elsewhere around the resort.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 25 June 2025
While the background of the invitation is entirely white, its decorations feature touches of bright pink and blue.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 June 2025
Along with a glimmering Christmas display of ornaments and decorations, the Guamans have collections of garden and holiday gnomes.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
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Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
However, everyday guests can enjoy Halloween decorations along Magic Kingdom’s Main Street U.S.A. and elsewhere around the resort.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 25 June 2025
While the background of the invitation is entirely white, its decorations feature touches of bright pink and blue.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 June 2025
Along with a glimmering Christmas display of ornaments and decorations, the Guamans have collections of garden and holiday gnomes.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
Noun
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Their handbags would be architectural in shape, sleek and spare of overwrought ornamentation.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
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The Raw Edition from Copenhagen Distillery is a clear statement of intent, avoiding ornamentation and putting instead process and material at the forefront.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The Tennessean wins for podcast, feature series Tennessean journalist Keith Sharon won a first place award in the podcast series category for his work on Murder on Music Row, released last May.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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Last season, the righty was a Cy Young contender in the AL and only lost out on the award because of Tarik Skubal's incredible season.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Experts believe that rice played a role in rituals that were performed in the cave, which also included fine pottery, shell pendants and ornaments.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Right now, Amazon has marked down window candles, pillow covers, ornaments, and string lights to celebrate Christmas in July.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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The announcement of this year's prize will be made on October 10 at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo, and prizes are officially awarded each year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Ryan made the trip up to Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee to claim her prize as a $640,000 lump sum, according to lottery officials.—
Olivia Lloyd
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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Add on top a bottle design that, rather than falling into the cliché of having gem-like adornments, had Bulgari referencing its DNA with subtle sophistication via essential lines inspired by Roman columns and recalling a person’s neckline.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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Aimee Lou Wood Aimee Lou Wood wears a complicated shorts suit with Hue tights and floral adornments on her heels.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Oval Beach often receives accolades as one of the best beaches in Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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Mayer previously ran the Mentors at Cordova High program and was awarded the 2012 Rancho Cordovan of the Year accolade.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Ahead of his death, Hussle said that raising Emani and Kross was his greatest honor.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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What an honor to be nominated alongside such incredible women.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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