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
Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Lilies are a common Easter plant, adorning homes and churches across the Southeast during the spring.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Looks best with a few bottles of Chartreuse adorning it.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The largest item found at the Boise tattoo shop is the rocket adorning the teal-and-black building’s roof.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The brown pair of pants adorning Bessette Kennedy is a great addition to anyone's capsule wardrobe.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
While the silhouettes remain relatively the same, Queen Camilla regularly experiments with color and patterns, even adorning her coats with sentimental and historic jewelry pieces.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
On a gray and dreary winter day in the city, the vibrant colors and distinguished face adorning a West Philadelphia rowhome are hard to miss.
—Janelle Burrell, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
The 2026 Academy Awards were no exception, with brilliant brooches, glittering gems, and sparkling strands adorning the A-list on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Lilies are a common Easter plant, adorning homes and churches across the Southeast during the spring.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Looks best with a few bottles of Chartreuse adorning it.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The largest item found at the Boise tattoo shop is the rocket adorning the teal-and-black building’s roof.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The brown pair of pants adorning Bessette Kennedy is a great addition to anyone's capsule wardrobe.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
While the silhouettes remain relatively the same, Queen Camilla regularly experiments with color and patterns, even adorning her coats with sentimental and historic jewelry pieces.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
On a gray and dreary winter day in the city, the vibrant colors and distinguished face adorning a West Philadelphia rowhome are hard to miss.
—Janelle Burrell, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorning
Adjective
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The artists' behind it want to bring gentle motion into what would otherwise be static decorative objects, without losing the aesthetic quality of solid wood.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
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These are series in which setting is not decorative, but fundamental to the drama.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Adding to the celebration, guests can enjoy an egg-decorating experience led by the Ritz-Carlton’s pastry team.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Wreaths are also custom to Ancient Greece, with Greeks traditionally decorating their front door with a flower wreath to symbolize welcoming nature into their homes.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But until the last century or so, they weren't even considered a valuable fruit – instead, their ornamental vines and flowers were the selling point.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2026
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The surrounding ornamental designs of flowers and fruit include the arms of the Genoese Republic and the Custody of the Holy Land, the arm of the Franciscan order that shares guardianship of the Holy Sepulcher.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead of draping yourself in lace (which can feel a bit overdone), try a flowy white gown with a delicate floral pattern for events like showers, parties, and rehearsal dinners.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Baptista was a vision of radiance in a silver Zuhair Murad gown that featured an off-the-shoulder design, plunging neckline, cinched waist, draping details, and flowy floor-sweeping skirt.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Adorning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorning. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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