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Recent Examples of accessorize
Get a few to accessorize your home’s exterior all spring and summer long.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
To up the ante, accessorize with a beaded choker necklace or purse.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
To accessorize her custom Givenchy by Sarah Burton gown — which featured a wisteria embroidery on its bodice and hemline — Fanning discovered that a Cartier necklace from 1903 likewise was crafted to resemble wisteria leaves.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
The Madewell Emilie Glove Pump will do the same but with fabric, lending a touch of soft suede to accessorize a pair of rigid denim.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
To up the ante, accessorize with a beaded choker necklace or purse.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
To accessorize her custom Givenchy by Sarah Burton gown — which featured a wisteria embroidery on its bodice and hemline — Fanning discovered that a Cartier necklace from 1903 likewise was crafted to resemble wisteria leaves.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
The Madewell Emilie Glove Pump will do the same but with fabric, lending a touch of soft suede to accessorize a pair of rigid denim.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessorize
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Handwritten well-wishes and group photos from coworkers, friends, and family decorate the walls of Danh's hospital room.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The place was brightly lit and sparingly decorated, with clusters of books that made no sense.—
Francesco Pacifico,
The Dial,
12 May 2026
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The rare flower is known to add luck and happiness to those who adorn their space with its fortune, which is why the water bearer is the ideal sign to align with it.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Tall spikes adorned with small, tubular flowers bloom during summer with a second wave later on, and some varieties rebloom from spring through fall.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Olly has created several products to beautify your skin, reduce fine lines and give your hair a healthy boost.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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And initiatives that beautify the neighborhood, like planting trees and flowers, can make a huge difference.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The show was named after one of these ships, The Terror (the second was The Erebus) and it’s all based on a true story, though wildly embellished both out of necessity and for entertainment purposes.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Artists in the 18th century would often include a person of color, who would sometimes be imaginary, in their portraits of wealthy white sitters to embellish the painting and highlight the high status of the main subject, according to the researchers.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte (Enyi Okoronkwo) is promoted to chief fellow party animal and tempter, showing up at Mozart’s door draped in women.—
Robert Lloyd,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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German troops entered Vienna on March 12, 1938, five months after Heidi was born; within a day, the city had been draped in swastikas.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Once that judgment is entered, the creditor may be able to ask the court to allow wages to be garnished, liens to be placed on property or bank account funds connected to the debtor to be frozen.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Make sure to garnish with oranges too for a pretty presentation and temping citrus aroma.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones are on display, along with silk textiles ornamented with velvet, damask and embroidery.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Blazy’s Chanel was a story of lightness that began with transparent silk mousseline pieces and flourished into dresses and suits and dresses ornamented with layers of feathers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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These programs are made possible in part through the support of the TPHS Foundation, which continues to invest in opportunities that enrich student life outside the classroom.—
Cullen Gibson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Research indicates that having men embedded in health care teams can enrich workplaces and patient experiences.—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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“Accessorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessorize. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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