decal

noun

Definition of decalnext
as in seal

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Recent Examples of decal 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 The vehicle features blue and red patrol lights, the department's logo and a decal on the back windshield saying it was taken under a DWI law. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 30 Apr. 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
  • Front load washers can be more susceptible to mold and mildew because the door seal can trap water, providing a good environment for mold growth.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That dust grinds at the wheel bearings and works past the seals.
    — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of seal
Noun
  • Kindergarten teacher Kat Golando of Keystone School in San Antonio recommends labeling everything—from lunch boxes to sweaters—with name stickers or stamps.
    — Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026
  • More than 30 independent bookstores across North Texas are inviting readers to explore their shelves, collect passport stamps, and discover the communities that make each shop unique.
    — CBS News Texas Staff, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of stamp
Noun
  • To the hundreds of thousands of parents whose children play under the red, white and blue AAU badge, the organization offers more than a place to compete.
    — Molly Hensley-Clancy, ProPublica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But an image included in the post features what appears to be a mockup soccer badge, indicating that Small Axe might be making a soccer game that goes head-to-head with EA Sports FC.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of badge
Noun
  • His plaque now hangs in the left field plaza at Citizens Bank Park.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Each car also receives a carbon-fiber plaque identifying it as one of the 99 examples built.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of plaque
Noun
  • The sticker Leathers was referring to means the vessel has been inspected by the Coast Guard.
    — Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Police brought in DeLind to authenticate the work, which still had a sticker from his shop on it.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of sticker
Noun
  • One is called Palindrome meaning a word, phrase, number or sequence of symbols that reads the same backward as forward.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Owls are a symbol of the transition between life and death and wisdom and knowledge.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of symbol

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“Decal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decal. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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