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 first lady walked around the garden and put Fourth of July decorations in the flower beds.
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 July 2025
And don’t underestimate the power of beauty—not as decoration, but as revelation.
—Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 18 July 2025
Consequently, there’s a race against the clock to finish the floats and decorations before time runs out.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 July 2025
There are also decorations that lend itself to your favorite mystery, plus two lounges, a wine bar, minus the wine, and a venom bar.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 July 2025
And don’t underestimate the power of beauty—not as decoration, but as revelation.
—Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 18 July 2025
Consequently, there’s a race against the clock to finish the floats and decorations before time runs out.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 July 2025
There are also decorations that lend itself to your favorite mystery, plus two lounges, a wine bar, minus the wine, and a venom bar.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for decoration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
Noun
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Told by one of the firm’s senior partners to add ornamentation to the design for a pyramid atop an office building, Wells flatly refused.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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That is, minimal ornamentation with an emphasis on modern materials which made construction less expensive.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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The award recognizes breakthrough innovations in agricultural engineering that improve efficiency, sustainability and productivity.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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State officials who spoke to CNN for this story say they were given no explanation for why the awards were reduced or increased this cycle.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 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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There also are cash prizes for second place, the audience choice award, and community impact award.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In touting his credentials for the prize, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that, during this presidency, Trump had ended conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia; Israel and Iran; Rwanda and Congo; India and Pakistan; Serbia and Kosovo; and Egypt and Ethiopia.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But feathers aren’t the only adornments that ancient animals developed.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Tonya Hawkes designs stand in noble contrast to current trends in hectic kitsch adornment including jewels containing shouty, sentimentally overblown messages and imagery.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
30 June 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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It's been an absolute honor to represent the Chancellor legacy.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 July 2025
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The 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year will be announced in the fall and will qualify for the National Teacher of the Year top honor, which typically announces its winner in the following spring.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
28 July 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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