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decoration
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of DECORATION
1
something that decorates or beautifies <traditionally the family puts lots of decorations on and around the Christmas tree>
Synonyms adornment, beautifier, caparison, doodad, embellisher, embellishment, frill, garnish, garnishment, garniture, ornament, ornamentation, setoff, trim
Related Words apparel, bells and whistles, blazonry, bric-a-brac, chichi, emblazonry, filigree, finery, foofaraw, frippery, frosting, froufrou; fal-lal, flounce, flourish, furbelow, ruffle; enhancement, enrichment, improvement; appliqué, embossment, embroidery, fancywork; bedizenment, gilt, glitter; design, figure, pattern; furnishings, regalia, trappings
2
something given in recognition of achievement <an army veteran proudly wearing his old military decorations>
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