accessorizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of accessorize
as in decorates

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  1. decorates
  2. adorns
  3. embellishes
  4. garnishes
  5. drapes
  6. dresses
  7. enriches
  8. traps
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  • As strikes hit multiple Ukrainian regions and Russia’s Belgorod, Zelensky disputes claims of an energy-infrastructure truce while Moscow decorates a Baltic Sea ship captain and confirms a general’s death.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The print decorates a semi-sheer collarless evening jacket, an ideal day-to-night piece, according to Brock.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
Definition of decorates
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  • Reflecting on his career as a whole, Domingo says he is often guided by advice from prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, part of which adorns his left arm as a tattoo.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The story of Sue and Ron Wilson's life together, happily spanning 60 years, adorns their apartment.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of adorns
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  • The material also embellishes the interior, where the center armrest, speaker covers, window buttons, and gear shift are among the areas of application.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 June 2026
  • It’s also been cited as what’s wrong with basketball, as he’s been labeled a player who embellishes contact, resulting in opportunities at the free-throw line.
    — Jason Jones, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Definition of embellishes
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  • Grabs a ketchup bottle and garnishes his face, before squirting mustard into his hateful, piggish eyes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
  • So, if a creditor takes legal action and garnishes a portion of your wages over unpaid debt, could your spouse's income also be at risk?
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Definition of garnishes
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  • It’s made from polyester and has a chiffon fabric that drapes beautifully and feels lightweight—a must, especially for fall weddings in the South when weather can be unpredictable.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Erin drapes her white puffy coat over her shoulders, collects the lawyer for Deux Moi who just happens to be her husband, and walks out onto the wet asphalt of Chinatown.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of drapes
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  • Possessing a Midwestern accent, Calvin Klein dresses, Black American skin and hair care products, and a butter-pecan skin tone, Ericka quickly wins over the crew Paulina has ruled for years.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Nina Piccini, a personal stylist who typically dresses female founders and executives, says workplace clothing is, more than anything, a visual cue.
    — Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of dresses
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  • Spending has been helped by a strong stock market, which reflects enthusiasm over the prospects for artificial intelligence and which enriches wealthy investors and gives them more money to buy things with.
    — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Paper bags block weeds, retain soil moisture, and decompose into organic matter that enriches the soil over time.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of enriches
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  • Avoid liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets when washing towels, as these products leave a coating that makes towels less absorbent and traps odor-causing bacteria in the fibers.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
  • How else would Boyle set up the harrowing — and very clever — sequence in which Airi has to wake herself up before an evil force traps her in the spirit world forever?
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of traps
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“Accessorizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessorizes. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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