as in decorative
serving to add beauty
adorning garlands of greenery can be seen all over the mansion at Christmastime
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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the Sultan's tent was richly adorned with thick tapestries and gleaming gold candlesticks
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Recent Examples of adorning
Ariel Bielsky,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
After adorning the classic sneaker with various flower details including roses, cherry blossoms and bluebells, a new trio of women’s Air Force 1s is blooming at the brink of summer.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Residents assemble altars at the thresholds of their homes, adorning them with prized heirloom linens, and step into stockings, underskirts, petticoats, and blouses that have been painstakingly hand-stitched and preserved across generations.
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Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Standing 566 feet high and crowned with a five-story ceramic cross, the central Tower of Jesus Christ is the highest of 18 adorning the Sagrada Família, a bucket-list item for most travelers to the city in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region.
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Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Kansas Citians are feeding into the excitement with events, decorations and more adorning the city.
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Zuri Primos
june 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Then on June 17, the slightly wider lunar crescent will appear just a couple of degrees to the left of brilliant Venus; the two brightest objects in the night sky adorning the west-northwest evening sky.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
This navy blue door dazzles next to the subtle green and white trim adorning the house.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
Three days later, on February 12, community members joined to raise the flag again, and to date, the pride flag to stands outside the monument, along with several more smaller flags adorning the area.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
The white button-down and black mini skirt combination is a classic pairing that's taken to the next level with rose-adorning pumps and bright red ankle socks.
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Ariel Bielsky,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
After adorning the classic sneaker with various flower details including roses, cherry blossoms and bluebells, a new trio of women’s Air Force 1s is blooming at the brink of summer.
—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Residents assemble altars at the thresholds of their homes, adorning them with prized heirloom linens, and step into stockings, underskirts, petticoats, and blouses that have been painstakingly hand-stitched and preserved across generations.
—
Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Standing 566 feet high and crowned with a five-story ceramic cross, the central Tower of Jesus Christ is the highest of 18 adorning the Sagrada Família, a bucket-list item for most travelers to the city in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region.
—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Kansas Citians are feeding into the excitement with events, decorations and more adorning the city.
—
Zuri Primos
june 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Then on June 17, the slightly wider lunar crescent will appear just a couple of degrees to the left of brilliant Venus; the two brightest objects in the night sky adorning the west-northwest evening sky.
—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
This navy blue door dazzles next to the subtle green and white trim adorning the house.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
Three days later, on February 12, community members joined to raise the flag again, and to date, the pride flag to stands outside the monument, along with several more smaller flags adorning the area.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorning
Adjective
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The landscaping is really appealing, with decorative water features and tropical foliage to cool the pool deck, and lifeguards are conspicuously on-hand.
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The shoes are crafted in a glossy, burgundy patent leather with decorative broguing on the vamp, which is a signature detail of many of Thom Browne’s shoe designs.
Verb
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Angela, a high-strung perfectionist, spends the day meticulously preparing dinner and decorating the apartment for the impromptu gathering.
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The test, Craig said, is whether the partnership produces something real for fans rather than just decorating the shirt.
Adjective
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This plant was brought to North America as an ornamental species and is native to Eurasia.
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The arching stems and feathery plumes of ornamental grasses make a fantastic partner to the dense flower power of dahlias in late summer.
Verb
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Iyo launched into her comeback, draping Morgan’s arm over the top rope before hitting a missile dropkick.
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The halter style left most of her back exposed, draping crystal and pearl-like embroidery across her shoulder blades, waist and hips.
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