decal

noun

Definition of decalnext
as in seal

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Recent Examples of decal For a kitchen, consider painting the lid or adding a decorative decal before mounting it. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 The Fire Kit comes with multiple fire blankets, Fire Spray, wall hooks, a safety checklist magnet and alert window decal. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 One’s flag decal won’t get one into heaven, as has been oft-noted over the last 55 years. — Chris Willman, Variety, 15 June 2026 The exterior is also home to a decal that runs along the lower doors and beneath the rear wing, which features a colorful geometric pattern inspired by Bedouin wool weaving. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for decal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decal
  1. seal
  2. stamp
  3. badge
  4. plaque
  5. sticker
  6. symbol
Noun
  • The seal of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on a podium ahead of a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The truck driver was asleep inside the tractor-trailer when the suspects broke the seal on the vehicle and began removing the meat, according to Philadelphia police.
    — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of seal
Noun
  • One significant piece of evidence came from ultraviolet examination, which detected the remains of the artist’s studio stamp.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Along with Max, Erica advocated for a charity stamp to benefit vanishing species and has been vocal about LGBTQ+ visibility at baseball games.
    — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of stamp
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  • Newsom signed a similar bill that prevents federal agents from becoming police in California if their federal badge was revoked for misconduct.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This year, Billboard will also host a pre-summit opening reception on Monday, November 9, sponsored by THE·TEAM, exclusively for badge holders, with more details to be announced in coming weeks.
    — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
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  • Beneficial species help digest food, hold plaque in check and support a balanced ecosystem that feeds into whole-body health.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The property, which recently had an official historical plaque honoring the culinary icon installed on its grounds by the city, joins another home with ties to Child that is currently up for sale.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of plaque
Noun
  • Their version of Monster was hot pink, with a silver sticker emblazoned with Robin’s face.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The sticker features a shot of the Georgia Capitol's gold dome in front of the state flag.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of sticker
Noun
  • Dialects are as thick as old paint; symbols go up like flares.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The standout style was the La Pigalle pump, representing a symbol of confidence and emancipation.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
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