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
Starting in fall 2023, the two-year conservation project that Fendi funded aimed to recover the unique features of the grotto, not just preserving the internal decorations but also the architectural structures that support the outer facades, which are constantly exposed to weather conditions.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
China makes and sells nearly 90% of the Christmas decorations in American homes, many of them coming from Yiwu vendors like Ms. Huang.
—Ali Martin, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Apr. 2025
The cabin, which features the inverse of the exterior color scheme, may be configured the same way as any other current-gen 911 convertible, but the decoration is entirely unique.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
From giant eggs in the garden to welcoming porch signs, decorations can range from whimsical to elegant.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
China makes and sells nearly 90% of the Christmas decorations in American homes, many of them coming from Yiwu vendors like Ms. Huang.
—Ali Martin, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Apr. 2025
The cabin, which features the inverse of the exterior color scheme, may be configured the same way as any other current-gen 911 convertible, but the decoration is entirely unique.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
From giant eggs in the garden to welcoming porch signs, decorations can range from whimsical to elegant.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
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Across the 20th century, a constellation of Black intellectuals and artists approached fashion not merely as ornamentation but as ontology.—
Achille Tenkiang,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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This shift into ornamentation seems like a natural progression, particularly for Black designers as the Black home is rich in history, aesthetics, and storytelling.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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His work has received dozens of national and regional awards.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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The festival reached a settlement with 277 ticket holders in 2021, when it was ordered to pay each recipient an award of $7,220.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Isabelle McCalla gives an endearing, heartfelt and sometimes tearful performance as Elinor, who sings poignantly about her desire to be more useful in society than just a child-bearing ornament.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The species’s presence in the U.K. dates back at least two hundred and fifty thousand years, and has inspired whimsical reverence—badgers appear across children’s literature and cartoons, on holiday ornaments, and as beloved mascots—and extreme loathing.—
Anna Russell,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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Maybe this year, in homage to Keith, mark this momentous occasion by spinning his many songs while serving up a Kentucky bourbon pie and rooting for Render Judgment to take the top prize at Louisville's famed Churchill Downs track.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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No, no one else won the jackpot, Match 5 + Power Play $2 million prize, or the Match 5 $1 million prize.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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In a statement, Romanian officials said the ancient adornments included two fibulae, or brooches, and one bracelet.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The drop-waist skirt of the floor-length dress featured a bevy of feathery adornments, adding textural juxtaposition as well as a 1920s vibe to the garment.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Among Andor’s accolades were eight Emmy nominations and a Peabody Award.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Mark is an exceptional horse trainer with accolades like training Quarter Horse Race Stake winners and even polo horses for Polo Hall of Famer Bart Evans.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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The honors will be given at the upcoming NATPE Budapest event.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Academy announced NBCUniversal as the Webby Media Company of the Year for earning the most honors across all Webby categories with four Webby wins, nine People’s Voice wins, 19 nominees and 11 honorees.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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