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)
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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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Items include household decorations, lights, trees, candles, menorahs, nutcrackers, and wreaths.
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
As a signature feature of this collection, the horizontal decoration is also found on the rotors and mini-rotors of the in-house movements for the Cubitus models, accompanied by the Genevan manufacture’s emblem, the Calatrava cross.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
After all, everyone wants to be the best house on the block for trick-or-treating, have the spookiest decorations, or be full of surprises.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Oct. 2024
Grab the plaid outdoor rug in orange and black for Halloween or orange and white for a rug that can stay out until the Christmas decorations go up.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
As a signature feature of this collection, the horizontal decoration is also found on the rotors and mini-rotors of the in-house movements for the Cubitus models, accompanied by the Genevan manufacture’s emblem, the Calatrava cross.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
After all, everyone wants to be the best house on the block for trick-or-treating, have the spookiest decorations, or be full of surprises.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Oct. 2024
Grab the plaid outdoor rug in orange and black for Halloween or orange and white for a rug that can stay out until the Christmas decorations go up.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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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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