decal

noun

Definition of decalnext
as in seal

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Recent Examples of decal From the large decal of global superstar forward Lionel Messi stuck to their pickup door to the jerseys, flags and lifesize photos of players displayed throughout the restaurant. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 12 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 Formal Nights For a warm-weather cruise, this strapless dress is classy but resort-ready thanks to its bold flower decal. — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 In addition to tile decals, Chasing Paper makes regular wallpaper, murals, and art prints. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 6 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
  • At least 19 beluga whales, three seals, one dolphin and multiple penguins and sea lions have died at the park since 2019, according to animal welfare group Animal Justice.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Then again, simply staying in sick bay is starting to look dangerous after the atmospheric seal, threatening to lower the temperature to deadly levels.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of seal
Noun
  • Across the territories, panelists broadly agreed that Nordic cinema still carries a recognizable quality stamp, but that recognition alone rarely guarantees theatrical traction.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Two stamp stops are around Yerba Buena Gardens, and there’s a slew of them in downtown.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of stamp
Noun
  • The Unbadged invited people to submit videos of personnel who used batons and tear gas against protestors without wearing a name badge, which police are legally required to wear.
    — Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Apparently Green’s out-of-state badge speaks louder than their decidedly un-cop-like dress.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of badge
Noun
  • On top of the moving-camera-foamy-dark-mouth challenge, there was the plaque challenge.
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The probe also carried a plaque, designed by Carl Sagan, Frank Drake and Linda Salzman Sagan, designed to help a potential alien civilization learn about humanity and Earth's location, a sort of precursor to the golden record on the Voyager probes.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of plaque
Noun
  • The individual mangoes can be identified by a light blue sticker with the label Agrofepac, Produce of Mexico, and a PLU number of 4584 and UPC #07503061948050.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Around 10% of clean dishes were found with sticker residue on their food contact surfaces.
    — Joseph Hernandez August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sticker
Noun
  • The teaser video even included a shot of a fan with a beer cup snake, a symbol of the lack of focus in the bleachers.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Nara Prison is one of Japan’s famed Five Great Prisons of the Meiji era, symbols of the dawn of a new modern age for the nation, and the only one to survive today.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Decal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decal. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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