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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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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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This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.Nicole Young, The Tennessean, 23 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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The Santiago Bernabeu experienced a very special evening to bid farewell to 2024 — a year in which its resident team won five out of the six trophies available to them.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Swift also recently picked up 10 new Billboard Music Awards trophies this year, bringing her career total to 49, winning more BBMAs than any other artist in history.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Decorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorations. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
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