decoration
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Sense: The act of decorating
Synonyms:
adornment, ornamentation, embellishment, enrichment, gilding, painting Collocations, patterning, embossing, redecoration, interior decoration, interior design, furnishing, decor, refurbishing, beautification, festooning, wreathing, trimming, designing, improvement Collocations, bedizenment, bedecking, garnishment, enhancement Collocations, decking out, illumination, illustration
Antonyms:
Sense: Something used for decorating
Synonyms:
ornament, embellishment, trim Collocations, trimming, design Collocations, adornment, accessory, accent Collocations, detail Collocations, knickknack, tinsel, embroidery Collocations, thread work, lace Collocations, ribbon Collocations, braid, gilt, paint Collocations, frippery, frill, ruffle, flounce, furbelow, edging, fringe Collocations, curlicue, scroll Collocations, appliqué, wreath Collocations, festoon, glass Collocations, parquetry, flourish Collocations, tooling, inlay, figure work, cockade, spangle, sequin, bead Collocations, garniture, finery, fretwork, filigree, arabesque, plaque, extravagance, gingerbread, garnish Collocations, bling , jewelry Collocations, jewellery , stitching, broderie anglaise , carving Collocations, etching, marquetry, color Collocations , colour
Antonyms:
Sense: An insignia of honor
Synonyms:
citation, award Collocations, emblem, mention Collocations, medal, ribbon Collocations, badge Collocations, cross Collocations, laurels, badge of honor, badge of honour , war medal, insignia, Victoria Cross, George Cross, rosette, prize Collocations, reward Collocations, military decoration, Purple Heart, stripe Collocations
Antonyms:
demerit, stripping of medals, branding