decoration
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Current affairs often make their way into the traditional celebrations, like theme-based decoration of tents in Kolkata city, which is famous for its Durga Puja celebrations.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
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
Based on a first analysis of the painted decoration inside the tomb, we identified its main owner as a male official named Paser.
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
The thatch had been ripped from some, where others stood there was now only a heap of mud with their owners’ possessions studding them in a kind of pitiless decoration.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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Tensions are flaring in suburbia as Halloween decorations cross the line from festive to nightmarish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Giant skeletons: Home Depot’s 12-foot-tall skeletons are some of the most coveted—and noticeable—Halloween decorations around.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
They appear in sauces, salads, and cocktails, and even serve as colorful seasonal decorations.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
Avoid any activities that may create a spark, secure those outdoor holiday decorations, and stay hydrated!
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
I try to act as if I’m excited about her selection of decorations, but it’s hard.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
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