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
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The celebration is necessary, considering HomeGoods conducted a survey that found 63 percent of people (among 1,000 early decorators and 500 non-early decorators) believe adorning your space early invites judgment.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
These colorful, geometric paintings are similar to murals, but instead of adorning urban buildings, the blocks are more of a rural sighting, typically taking residence on barns and sheds.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Amid the videos, the Transformers One star inserted a photo of him and his wife posing together, with Hemsworth wearing a camouflage ski suit and Patasky adorning a multi-colored one.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The program employs more than 700 women artisans who produce handwoven bands adorning each Zacapa bottle.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Their offices are clean and modern, with renderings of the arena project adorning the walls.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Taking inspiration from The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Douglas Sirk melodramas of the '50s, director Ti West delights in playing with contrasts in Pearl, adorning grisly murders and a terrifying lead performance with a sumptuous score and rich, saturated colors.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
In Southern California, the holiday season arrives with surf at the shore, snow on the slopes and inflatable Santas adorning lush lawns.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Kate wore a black Alessandra Rich dress with a white collar and white lace detailing, adorning it with a red poppy flower in her lapel and a cross necklace.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The celebration is necessary, considering HomeGoods conducted a survey that found 63 percent of people (among 1,000 early decorators and 500 non-early decorators) believe adorning your space early invites judgment.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
These colorful, geometric paintings are similar to murals, but instead of adorning urban buildings, the blocks are more of a rural sighting, typically taking residence on barns and sheds.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Amid the videos, the Transformers One star inserted a photo of him and his wife posing together, with Hemsworth wearing a camouflage ski suit and Patasky adorning a multi-colored one.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The program employs more than 700 women artisans who produce handwoven bands adorning each Zacapa bottle.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Their offices are clean and modern, with renderings of the arena project adorning the walls.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Taking inspiration from The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Douglas Sirk melodramas of the '50s, director Ti West delights in playing with contrasts in Pearl, adorning grisly murders and a terrifying lead performance with a sumptuous score and rich, saturated colors.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
In Southern California, the holiday season arrives with surf at the shore, snow on the slopes and inflatable Santas adorning lush lawns.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorning
Adjective
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This cropped version comes in 10 colors, and the open-front design has large buttons for decorative flair.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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For extra seclusion, guests can shut a floor-to-ceiling decorative gate separating the wing from the rest of the hallway.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For me, decorating is self-care.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The rise of this trend for the 2025 holiday season seems in line with this year’s general propensity for bringing back classic and retro themes for hosting and decorating, starting with winter fondue parties and landing us in a cozy plaid Christmas.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This is why gatherings like the Design Table—and the larger framework of ESSENCE Community Compass—are essential, not ornamental.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Indiana has rich biodiversity with thousands of species in unique habitats, but the ornamental plant trade, globalization and development have introduced new threats to these ecosystems.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The silhouette of the dress was mostly fitted, but with the draping element and asymmetric design, the frock featured some fluidity of movement.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Skirmishing, partying, carving cups, draping themselves in fur, making smart headgear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Adorning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorning. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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