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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
The decorations continue inside, where mantels and shelves crowd with evergreen garlands, scarlet poinsettias and spiky pine cones.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
That very night, British troops heard Germans singing carols and saw decorations poking up from the opposite trenches.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The family is known for their holiday bashes that go all out on decorations and professional entertainment.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Her mobility scooter was decked out in festive red and green decorations, adding to the holiday cheer.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Frankie the dog went viral after he was caught pulling decorations off branches.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Please remove all decorations and place the cut end toward the street.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
Whether recycling the tree or tossing it out, it must be stripped of all lights, tinsel and decorations.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
Hawaii Honolulu City Lights is a month-long event within this city, and it is complimented by holiday trees and other decorations and special night themes.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
That very night, British troops heard Germans singing carols and saw decorations poking up from the opposite trenches.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The family is known for their holiday bashes that go all out on decorations and professional entertainment.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Her mobility scooter was decked out in festive red and green decorations, adding to the holiday cheer.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Frankie the dog went viral after he was caught pulling decorations off branches.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Please remove all decorations and place the cut end toward the street.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
Whether recycling the tree or tossing it out, it must be stripped of all lights, tinsel and decorations.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
Hawaii Honolulu City Lights is a month-long event within this city, and it is complimented by holiday trees and other decorations and special night themes.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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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His work has garnered him notable accolades, including being a fellow at the Sundance Native Shorts Lab and the inaugural IllumiNative + Netflix Indigenous Producers Program.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Dec. 2024
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The company’s emphasis on research and development has led to several patents and accolades, showcasing its role as a trailblazer in the robotics sector.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Dec. 2024
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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 4 Apr. 2025.
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