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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
An issue occurring when using Equipment Loadout, causing decorations to be removed from equipment, Bowgun Customization being reverted to default, and Kinsects reverting to the initial rarity.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
But small things, such as finishing a pile of laundry, buying the best party decorations and only allowing children ice cream before dinner once in a blue moon, won't.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Nothing about say, cosmetic decorations or anything.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
My problem is, one family member opens cards that have been left there for my daughter, and puts all sorts of cheap decorations around her grave.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2025
Walls display Black History Month decorations, a tree made of pink paper hearts and posters of historical figures like the Wright brothers and George Washington Carver.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Christmas decorations adorned the Christian quarters of the old city, and church bells rang widely on Sunday.
—Robert S. Ford, Foreign Affairs, 5 Mar. 2025
Only inventory that's available on-site, including yarn and home decorations, are part of the closing sales, Joann said in a news release.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
This one costs a mere $70 and with some surrounding antique decorations—maybe a Colonial-style entryway table—your guests would have no idea this was from a warehouse in Pennsylvania, and not Ankara.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
But small things, such as finishing a pile of laundry, buying the best party decorations and only allowing children ice cream before dinner once in a blue moon, won't.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Nothing about say, cosmetic decorations or anything.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
My problem is, one family member opens cards that have been left there for my daughter, and puts all sorts of cheap decorations around her grave.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2025
Walls display Black History Month decorations, a tree made of pink paper hearts and posters of historical figures like the Wright brothers and George Washington Carver.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Christmas decorations adorned the Christian quarters of the old city, and church bells rang widely on Sunday.
—Robert S. Ford, Foreign Affairs, 5 Mar. 2025
Only inventory that's available on-site, including yarn and home decorations, are part of the closing sales, Joann said in a news release.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
This one costs a mere $70 and with some surrounding antique decorations—maybe a Colonial-style entryway table—your guests would have no idea this was from a warehouse in Pennsylvania, and not Ankara.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorations
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For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.—
Natalie Davies,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Andre's achievements have earned him numerous accolades in his field.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Rebels featured the best defensive line south of Columbus, Ohio, and several players received high accolades.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Before the trophies are handed out, however, the Palm Springs red carpet will deliver some fashion heat.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2025
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All three of those trophies sit in the Bleymaier Football Center at Albertsons Stadium.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Decorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorations. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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