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as in ornaments
something that decorates or beautifies
traditionally the family puts lots of decorations on and around the Christmas tree
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as in awards
something given in recognition of achievement
an army veteran proudly wearing his old military decorations
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Recent Examples of decorations
Themes at these Phoenix and Scottsdale bars vary from whimsical to spooky to downright haunted, with decorations like legs coming through the ceiling, a headless man roaming the shadows and playful vintage decor that's more nostalgic than nail-biting.
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Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
September of this year had a Friday the 13th (September 13, 2024), so many of the businesses opted to launch their scary events and eerie decorations on that illustrious day.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Dunkin' is going all out this Halloween with costumes, specialty coffees, decorations and a bucket that can be used for trick-or-treating, just like McDonald's 2024 Boo Buckets.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2024
Pumpkins and gourds are popular exterior decorations that help welcome cooler weather during the fall months.
—Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
An inflatable six-foot-tall replica of the spider doughnut will be available online for $55 for customers looking for deliciously diabolical Halloween decorations.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The coffee chain unveiled its scary-good lineup of food, drinks, costumes and decorations.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The retailer has been around since 1983 according to Business Insider, and remains a staple for people gearing up for the spooky holiday with costumes and decorations — even if for only several weeks.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Make Halloween the new Christmas by going overboard with exterior decorations.
—Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
September of this year had a Friday the 13th (September 13, 2024), so many of the businesses opted to launch their scary events and eerie decorations on that illustrious day.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Dunkin' is going all out this Halloween with costumes, specialty coffees, decorations and a bucket that can be used for trick-or-treating, just like McDonald's 2024 Boo Buckets.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2024
Pumpkins and gourds are popular exterior decorations that help welcome cooler weather during the fall months.
—Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
An inflatable six-foot-tall replica of the spider doughnut will be available online for $55 for customers looking for deliciously diabolical Halloween decorations.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The coffee chain unveiled its scary-good lineup of food, drinks, costumes and decorations.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The retailer has been around since 1983 according to Business Insider, and remains a staple for people gearing up for the spooky holiday with costumes and decorations — even if for only several weeks.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Make Halloween the new Christmas by going overboard with exterior decorations.
—Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
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That film won the Audience Award at SXSW, Best Documentary Feature at the Next Generation Indie Film Awards, and the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary at the Cordillera International Film Festival, among other prizes.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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This office can cash prizes of any amount.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent accolades include the Paramount Premium Award at the Tony Curtis International Film Festival in Hungary and best horror/thriller honors at the Glendale International Film Festival and the HorrOrigins Film Festival in Tucson.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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During the Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Keith’s expertise as a songwriter was noted, as were his accolades from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the BMI Icon Award.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
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The Colombian pop star was awarded a whopping eight trophies during Sunday’s Telemundo broadcast, with Peso Pluma and Bad Bunny trailing closely behind with six awards each.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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Hadden has been a Navy man, a chef, a courier, a gardener, and more, and has a bucket full of trophies from his likely hundreds of victims from all around the country and from every port in which he was stationed.Kelly Goodner, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Decorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorations. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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