Synonyms for decoration
ˌdɛk əˈreɪ ʃəndec·o·ra·tion

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1. decoration, ornament, ornamentationnoun

   something used to beautify

   Synonyms:
   laurel wreath, ornamentation, ornament, medal, palm, ribbon, embellishment, medallion

2. decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbonnoun

   an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

   Synonyms:
   laurel wreath, ornamentation, typewriter ribbon, ornament, palm tree, medal, laurel, palm, ribbon, bay wreath, thenar, thread, medallion

3. decorationnoun

   the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)

   Synonyms:
   laurel wreath, medallion, medal, ornament, palm, ribbon, ornamentation

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1. decorationnoun

   Synonyms:
   ornament, embellishment

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1. decorationnoun

   Synonyms:
   embellishment, garniture, bedizenment, adorning, ornamentation, decking, insignia, regalia, purfling, paraphernalia

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1. List of paraphrases for "decoration":

   decorating, décor, ornament, renovation, fitting-out, ornamentation, decorations, medal, award, garnish, refurbishing

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1. James Baldwin:

   Americans, unhappily, have the most remarkable ability to alchemize all bitter truths into an innocuous but piquant confection and to transform their moral contradictions, or public discussion of such contradictions, into a proud decoration, such as are given for heroism on the battle field.

2. Gerardo Hernandez:

   Commander in chief, this decoration that we proudly receive today belongs to you as well.

3. The VA hospital:

   The remaining decorations were removed by the decoration donor and her representatives. we acknowledge that the corrective action should have been to display the faith-specific holiday decoration along with multiple religious faith symbols.

4. Photographer Selim Harbi:

   For me, it opens a broad spectrum of reflection about the image of Africa -- how is Africa represented, has been represented, has been broadcasted, has been framed and photographed, i want to break the cliche. ... To make people maybe understand that Africa is not an exotic idea. It's not just a mask that you can just put in your house as a decoration.

5. Aneta Mascaro:

   That’s for sure – decoration drama definitely.