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
Other times, the artist works with the couple to personalize their decorations with images and symbols that are meaningful to them.
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Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 30 June 2025
The decoration took the form of a tattoo on his shoulder, bearing his nickname, Dutch.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
The New York Times was again amazed at the floral decorations.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 July 2025
For his actions, Brewer, 79, was awarded the Silver Star, the third-highest military decoration.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 30 June 2025
The decoration took the form of a tattoo on his shoulder, bearing his nickname, Dutch.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
The New York Times was again amazed at the floral decorations.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 July 2025
For his actions, Brewer, 79, was awarded the Silver Star, the third-highest military decoration.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
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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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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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Variety is looking for rising artisans in the aforementioned fields who are in the awards race this season.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
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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But the real prize lies ahead: a future where manufacturers can respond to change with agility, drive sustainable growth, and empower their people like never before.—
Richard Howells,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Hellen Obiri, 2024 Boston Marathon winner, claimed that prize instead via tiebreaker.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
21 July 2025
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And who could forget the Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote TikTok craze that had shoppers swiping the supermarket’s stock to later DIY with ribbons, embroidery, and Jane Birkin-esque adornments?—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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This piece includes a lot of adornments and beautiful items, Yang places the gold finger at the bottom of the work to literally ‘point out’ the danger of placing value on the wrong things, this is King Midas’s finger - who famously was confronted with the dangerous reality of his desires.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
1 July 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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What an honor to be nominated alongside such incredible women.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 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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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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