decal

noun

Definition of decalnext
as in seal

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Recent Examples of decal Head coach Josh Heupel revealed that the decal will be sticking around all season long. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 The Dodgers added Kalshi branding to their digital outfield signage rotation earlier this month and then put a Kalshi decal behind home plate Friday and Sunday. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026 For a kitchen, consider painting the lid or adding a decorative decal before mounting it. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 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 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 challenge for Slate will be getting consistent build quality with minimal panel gaps, watertight seals, consistent door-to-fender transitions, and hood/frunk alignment.
    — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The marine conservation area near Point Sal encompasses kelp forests and what’s known as Lion Rock, a haven for sea lions, seals and migratory birds, said Violet Sage Walker, chair of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of seal
Noun
  • Some activities, such as riding the Polar Express, require photo proof to earn a stamp.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Dedicated faux freckle products use fine-tip pens and stamps designed specifically for placing small dots, offering different application options than brow pencils or eyeliner.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of stamp
Noun
  • Eugene Horsch and an unidentified woman were arrested days prior to the search, and authorities said Horsch possessed a pair of guns and a fake DEA badge.
    — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • When the driver of the orange vehicle saw him, Bonakdar said, Bridges was not wearing a face covering, as immigration agents often do, or a badge or tactical vest.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of badge
Noun
  • Mario Hernández, 69, owner of El Califa, the first taquería to win the coveted designation, watched as the new plaque — signifying only inclusion in the Michelin Guide, not a star — was hammered into the wall.
    — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Out front, on a towering tree, there was a white cross and, beneath it, a plaque.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of plaque
Noun
  • His campaign told Fox News Digital that the conviction stemmed from displaying a sticker of the late Rabbi Meir Kahane, whose Kach party was outlawed in 1994, and reflected his support for a Jewish nationalist movement.
    — Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Boaters who already purchased a sticker do not have to pay the difference between the old and new fees, State Parks confirmed Friday.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of sticker
Noun
  • The race has taken on significance beyond Michigan, with Republicans casting El-Sayed as a symbol of a Democratic Party moving further to the left.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Coupled with job-displacement fears from AI, opponents now point to the facilities as a physical symbol of who benefits from the boom and who gets stuck with the bill.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of symbol

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“Decal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decal. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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