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)
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Enjoy an afternoon of live music and family-friendly, earth-centric activities, arts and crafts, face painting, succulent planting and pot decoration.
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Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
More than just a summer destination, the charming Jersey Shore town gets into the spirit for all the seasons — especially the holidays with festive decorations, tree lighting ceremonies, and a vendor village at Congress Hall.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
The table decorations included eggplants, artichokes and herbs that guests could take home.
—Donna Kim, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
The weddings will be free of charge, with a wedding officiant provided along with decorations, flowers and a wedding cake
Hundreds of couples from across the U.S. are jumping at the chance to tie the knot under the solar eclipse.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
The value of Luna Luna today isn’t so much in the art on display, which is often mere decoration on the outside of conventional circus equipment.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Red, white, and blue outdoor decorations are a must-have for summer, and this one is so easy.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2024
Kris Jenner, 68, went all out with her Easter decorations, according to photos her daughters shared.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Easter cookie preparations start as early as January, when Wong brainstorms a list of design ideas and tests out decorations.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
More than just a summer destination, the charming Jersey Shore town gets into the spirit for all the seasons — especially the holidays with festive decorations, tree lighting ceremonies, and a vendor village at Congress Hall.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
The table decorations included eggplants, artichokes and herbs that guests could take home.
—Donna Kim, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
The weddings will be free of charge, with a wedding officiant provided along with decorations, flowers and a wedding cake
Hundreds of couples from across the U.S. are jumping at the chance to tie the knot under the solar eclipse.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
The value of Luna Luna today isn’t so much in the art on display, which is often mere decoration on the outside of conventional circus equipment.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Red, white, and blue outdoor decorations are a must-have for summer, and this one is so easy.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2024
Kris Jenner, 68, went all out with her Easter decorations, according to photos her daughters shared.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Easter cookie preparations start as early as January, when Wong brainstorms a list of design ideas and tests out decorations.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 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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