variants
or décor
1
: a stage setting
… the symbolic nature of the decor …—
E. R. Bentley
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b
: the style and layout of interior furnishings
the restaurant's modern decor
Examples of decor in a Sentence
The store offers a lot in home decor.
a minimalist approach has been taken with the stage decor for this production of the play
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Focusing on classic pieces of decor, rather than constantly following changing trends, ensures your space feels like home and creates a cozy, lived-in atmosphere.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Nearly all of the furniture and decor in the home is vintage or antique, with updates limited to reupholstery.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The creative team for the revival includes Mike Harrison (scenic decor and properties), Emily Schmit (lighting design), Christopher Darbassie (sound design), Kate Wilson (dialect coach), Stephen Sposito (associate director), and Eloia Peterson (production stage manager).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Things like outlet covers, sink mats, and accent decor pieces are all fair game.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
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Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Nearly all of the furniture and decor in the home is vintage or antique, with updates limited to reupholstery.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The creative team for the revival includes Mike Harrison (scenic decor and properties), Emily Schmit (lighting design), Christopher Darbassie (sound design), Kate Wilson (dialect coach), Stephen Sposito (associate director), and Eloia Peterson (production stage manager).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Things like outlet covers, sink mats, and accent decor pieces are all fair game.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for decor
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“Decor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decor. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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