accessorizing

verb

present participle of accessorize
as in decorating

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  1. decorating
  2. embellishing
  3. adorning
  4. beautifying
  5. draping
  6. trapping
  7. garnishing
  8. dressing
Verb
  • After moving out, everything went into storage, but Nunez’s decorating ambitions didn’t end with freshman year.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The holiday season in downtown Parkville The holiday season in downtown Parkville begins in full force by early November, when small businesses begin decorating their storefronts and setting out holiday merchandise.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of decorating
Verb
  • Mills has been previously accused of embellishing his military record.
    — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Even his close friends accuse Bret of embellishing the truth for creative purposes, not incidentally an accusation both Ellis and Murphy have often faced.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of embellishing
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  • In the photo, the father-son duo was all smiles, adorning matching jiu-jitsu outfits.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Black shirt, black shorts, thin sheen of sweat adorning his expressive forehead.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of adorning
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  • As the moon and Venus align, beautifying your surroundings becomes your top priority.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Local Color, which has grown dramatically in its 11-year history, connects artists with creative opportunities (like many of the murals beautifying San Jose), as well as running workshops, providing studio space and exhibition galleries.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of beautifying
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  • Its medium weight feels substantial without being too heavy, and its 50 x 60 inch size is perfect for draping over a sofa or armchair.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Coco says The final product was a beautiful off-the-shoulder gown with a subtle sweetheart neckline, draping at the hip, and a sweeping train.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of draping
Verb
  • After marking his 61st birthday with a vintage video from his 3rd birthday back in 1966, Stamos returned to thirst-trapping for his 62nd.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026
  • McLoughlin and colleagues William Jimeno and Dominick Pezzulo were on the main concourse between the two towers when the South Tower collapsed, trapping them in the rubble 30 feet underground.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of trapping
Verb
  • The debt collector automatically wins the case and can then take actions to collect, such as garnishing wages if the individual is working, or placing liens on any assets owned by the debtor.
    — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, tassels were generally used as garnishing accents in the home, representing opulence and culture.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 28 July 2026
Definition of garnishing
Verb
  • Rather than importing a concept and dressing it in local garnish, Thymes built its menu around what the island itself produces.
    — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The brands Roach avoided dressing Zendaya in for the red carpet are Saint Laurent, Dior, Valentino, Chanel, and Gucci.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of dressing
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“Accessorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessorizing. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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