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decoration

[dek-uh-ray-shuhn] / ˌdɛk əˈreɪ ʃən /




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The sequel is flat and digital, loaded with garish CGI and set decoration that often mistakes boho chic for cottagecore.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Flooding can lead to immediate, extensive damage such as moisture-activated growth of salt crystals, loss of painted decoration and, potentially, structural collapse.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

Now, thanks to a joint install with a friend, the light fixture hangs in the laundry area between the bedroom and bathroom, occasionally catching a cross breeze but mostly serving as decoration.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

During the renovation, a slip of paper containing the names of architects and plasters responsible for building the theatre was discovered in a glass bottle hidden behind a crown decoration.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

Inside, the house was all color and brightness and matching sets, the kind that had furniture that was just for decoration.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

Photos taken at Kris’ annual holiday parties often featured the sweeping staircases, which were decked out in extravagant decorations, with multiple Christmas trees scattered throughout the grand entryway.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

As I walk into the heart of the 60th Notting Hill Carnival, the sun is shining and bouncing off the sequins, gems and sparkles of the costumes and decorations surrounding me.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

Others use a campaign model, attacking the kitchen one week, clothes another, holiday decorations still another.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

My grandmother made holiday decorations for the house, and my grandfather worked with leather, making jackets and boots.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Red, white, and blue decorations covered the shops.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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