variants
or décor
as in scenery
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production
a minimalist approach has been taken with the stage decor for this production of the play
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Recent Examples of decor
Upstairs on the seventh floor, a guitarist accompanies a DJ in a studied attempt to mimic the decor’s Tulum-in-Miami vibe as lucky diners seated near the windows gaze down on Wynwood Walls.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
The decor combines modern styling with contemporary Thai influences and nods to Art Deco (common throughout the hotel).
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Spend time with kindred, throw a party at your residence or enjoy extra time adding new decor to your living space.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
When the 1,500-square-foot shop opens on Friday, it will be wrapped in denim, showcasing the brand’s playful and distinctive decor, which is a signature of Alice + Olivia.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
The decor combines modern styling with contemporary Thai influences and nods to Art Deco (common throughout the hotel).
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Spend time with kindred, throw a party at your residence or enjoy extra time adding new decor to your living space.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
When the 1,500-square-foot shop opens on Friday, it will be wrapped in denim, showcasing the brand’s playful and distinctive decor, which is a signature of Alice + Olivia.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for decor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decor
Noun
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He’s never had any protection in the White Sox lineup and a change of scenery could enhance his career.—
Jim Bowden,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Fans of the Aventura, Falls and Dadeland stores are welcome for a change of scenery, naturally.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The still unidentified ignition sources that sparked the blazes brought together a hazardous set of conditions all at once, said Park Williams, a professor in the geography department at the University of California Los Angeles.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Instagram nail techs have been going crazy with some of the weirdest sets ever—we’re talking extra long acrylic toenails and even nails that are meant to look moldy and dirty.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump’s pick for deputy secretary of education, Penny Schwinn, was once a prominent figure in Sacramento’s education scene.—
Jenavieve Hatch,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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The friends’ raucous intimacy—in many scenes, a woman is either painting another’s toenails or waxing her legs—dissolves as most of the women leave the country.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Decor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decor. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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