Thesaurus results for DECOR

decor

noun

dā-ˈkȯr

variants or décor

Definition of decor

as in scenery

the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production a minimalist approach has been taken with the stage decor for this production of the play

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Recent Examples of decor To that end, nearly all of the decor bears spiky edges or angular forms; the furniture feels nearly as threatening as the characters within. — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 Make walls more useful with renter-friendly decor Bare walls are one of the fastest ways a rental stops feeling like yours. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 This means that many times, HOAs have a measure of control over home decor and public gatherings of residents, such as parades, festivals and holiday parties – including which holidays are celebrated at all. — Stephanie A. Dhuman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 These are the 13 top removable wallpapers of 2026, for decor sensibilities spanning Cali-cool, more-is-more, and everything in between. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decor

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Noun

Everyone from the guides to the dining staff have come to know the area well over the years of preparation to open—and deeply love the animals and scenery that lodges like this one aim to protect.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Experts back then warned that as trains got faster, passengers would suffocate, or that looking at unnaturally fast-moving scenery could permanently compromise visual processing.

— Mark P. Mills, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of scenery

Noun

The handful of Israeli passengers grappled with the copilot for several minutes before subduing him and binding his hands with the cord from a set of headphones.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Kretzschmar and his lawyers, however, argued in state court in Tompkins County that the process was fundamentally unfair, including because he was found responsible for an offense that was not listed in his initial set of administrative charges.

— Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of set

Noun

Surviving Etruscan painted tombs in towns such as Tarquinia, Chiusi and Orvieto are known for their dynamic scenes of music, feasting and the afterlife.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
Under the tent, a traditional Irish band brought energy to the scene.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026