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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The most dominant style was arguably a very minimalist black knee-high, with a glossy finish and very little decoration.
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Emma Spedding, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Paris's minimalist approach through houses like Hermès, Celine, and The Row will likely present brown in tonal, architectural expressions that reinforce silhouette and flow over decoration.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Add in details like windowpanes by carving them out yourself, or use items from a fairy garden kit to add doors, window frames, and decorations.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Then, of course, there’s always the possibility of going overboard with your decorations, which doesn’t serve anyone well.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
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Emma Spedding, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Paris's minimalist approach through houses like Hermès, Celine, and The Row will likely present brown in tonal, architectural expressions that reinforce silhouette and flow over decoration.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Add in details like windowpanes by carving them out yourself, or use items from a fairy garden kit to add doors, window frames, and decorations.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Then, of course, there’s always the possibility of going overboard with your decorations, which doesn’t serve anyone well.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 23 Sep. 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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