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 flip side Thank you to my neighbor for removing the tree that fell over a few months ago that was covered with the cute holiday decorations.
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Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
They would be used eventually, but not for long.
1980s recession leaves downtown in the dark
In 1982, with the recession rocking Milwaukee, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce announced that the street decorations were being tossed out and not replaced.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2025
The performances are haunting, the set decoration pristine, and the tension ever-intensifying.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
The birthday decorations are still up from Brielle Beyer’s 12th birthday sleepover.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
They would be used eventually, but not for long.
1980s recession leaves downtown in the dark
In 1982, with the recession rocking Milwaukee, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce announced that the street decorations were being tossed out and not replaced.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2025
The performances are haunting, the set decoration pristine, and the tension ever-intensifying.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
The birthday decorations are still up from Brielle Beyer’s 12th birthday sleepover.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
Noun
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In an era where contemporary architecture often relies on cladding and heavy ornamentation, Paradero celebrates simplicity.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Simple forms and geometries abound, with a distinct lack of more organic elements like curved shapes, soft textures, and overly decorative ornamentation.—
Lauren Gallow,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2025
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That film, Soul, was nominated for — and won — the same awards for which The Wild Robot is nominated at CAS and MPSE (Sound of Metal won the year Soul was nominated at the Oscars).—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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The club awards two types of scholarships: the Mary White Scholarship for those attending a four-year college to earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and the Ellie Whitcomb Scholarship for those seeking vocational training or an Associate in Arts degree.—
Maureen Robertson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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The 113 items—which include plaques, personal ornaments and figures—are currently housed in the Wereldmuseum Leiden, part of the country’s National Museum of World Cultures.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Horizontal bands of silver and gold march in a rhythmic pattern down the right side of the goddess’ face, ornament that may represent the elaborate body tattoos popular among Thracians.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Brutalist could steal the prize, though, since films about the craft that’s being honored sometimes have an advantage.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Bong was just the second director of Asian descent to win the prize (Ang Lee had won twice).—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Spring fashion’s wild new shapes and bold adornments extend from head to toe in striking hues.—
Naguel Rivero Ian Bradley,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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What ensues is an affirmation from patrons; their adornments essentially become an armor.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And yet, the Egyptian surely has to contribute towards a collective achievement to increase the chance of any individual accolade coming his way.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The show earned multiple accolades across its four seasons, including Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
19 Feb. 2025
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This year’s celebration will honor various individuals with special honors and name the winners in several top categories.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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High honors for Asheville MoveBuddha’s report is the latest in a string of national accolades for Asheville.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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