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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King Charles and Queen Camilla reviewed the decorations before getting changed into their evening wear.
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Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
In Whitewing, the orange decorations had become fodder for a proxy war.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
The museum near Choctaw Stadium will be a national institution dedicated to telling the stories of America’s more than 3,500 recipients of the highest military decoration for valor in combat.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 June 2024
That would allow people to ask for help with things like recipe ideas, room decorations or composing a story, Federighi said.
—Dara Kerr, NPR, 10 June 2024
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Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
In Whitewing, the orange decorations had become fodder for a proxy war.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
The museum near Choctaw Stadium will be a national institution dedicated to telling the stories of America’s more than 3,500 recipients of the highest military decoration for valor in combat.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 June 2024
That would allow people to ask for help with things like recipe ideas, room decorations or composing a story, Federighi said.
—Dara Kerr, NPR, 10 June 2024
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 2 Jul. 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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