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 end of March marks the peak bloom of cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., and the LEGO Discovery Center is celebrating the occasion by adding its own decorations to its miniature replica of the nation’s capital.
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2025
Dozens upon dozens of Yankees photos lining the suite level were put into storage — so was an oversized Babe Ruth bobblehead — and Rays decorations were hung in their place.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Sales from the collection of tableware and decorations benefit Borne, a medical research charity endeavoring to end premature birth, and photos of baby Athena were spotted in the display.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Today, ancient Greco-Roman statues housed in museums are typically stark white and devoid of decoration.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2025
Dozens upon dozens of Yankees photos lining the suite level were put into storage — so was an oversized Babe Ruth bobblehead — and Rays decorations were hung in their place.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Sales from the collection of tableware and decorations benefit Borne, a medical research charity endeavoring to end premature birth, and photos of baby Athena were spotted in the display.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Today, ancient Greco-Roman statues housed in museums are typically stark white and devoid of decoration.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
Noun
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The record itself is pretty stripped down, with a small combo and not a lot of ornamentation.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Pope Francis’s tweaks are mostly focused on simplifying the ceremonies and eliminating unnecessary ornamentation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Feb. 2025
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His work has received dozens of national and regional awards.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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While winning awards is prestigious, a single award may not translate to additional sales.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Distinguished by its lack of ornament, the building overlooks historic Michaelerplatz.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2025
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The ornaments were first in Spiegel’s catalog and offered wholesale to retailers Kress, Woolworth’s and Eagle’s throughout the country.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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With their eyes on that prize, for this particular round of data analysis, Lokhov and his colleagues, including co-author Christoph Wiesinger, performed several technical overhauls to significantly improve the instrument’s capabilities.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sandy Alcántara of the Miami Marlins would be the biggest and best prize to acquire for Chicago.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The exhibit includes hand-wove and embroidered textiles, apparel, blankets and adornments.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Among the Early Iron Age finds were a large pendant, brooches, and a decorative metal disc, often used as a military adornment.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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The honor adds to a long list of accolades in her extraordinary career.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the gritty crime drama is more than deserving of its accolades, and Goggins, as Detective Shane Vendrell, is a major reason for its success.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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The actor has also received Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG and Tony Award nominations, as well as a BAFTA Award, two Independent Spirit Awards and four NAACP Image Awards, among myriad honors.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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In 1986, Workman was a recipient of a 1986 National Heritage Fellowship, the U.S. government’s highest honor in the folk arts.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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