decoration

n.

1. The act, process, technique, or art of decorating.
2. Something used to decorate.
3. An emblem of honor, such as a medal or badge.

noun

1. Something that adorns: adornment, embellishment, garnishment, garniture, ornament, ornamentation, trim, trimming. See beautiful/ugly.
2. An emblem of honor worn on one's clothing: badge, medal. See reward/punish/deserve.

n

Definition: beautification, embellishment
Antonyms: eyesore

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IN BRIEF: Anything used as an accent item. Also: the act or action of adorning.

The homecoming committee was applauded for their impressive decoration of the school gym.

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The noun has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: something used to beautify
  Synonyms: ornament, ornamentation

Meaning #2: an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
  Synonyms: laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon

Meaning #3: the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)

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Home Decoration	christmas decoration
Wedding Decoration	elle decoration