Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessorizing
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If spring is on your mind, consider decorating your front porch with an artificial flower basket, like this one, that’s on sale for a limited time.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Flashy trends and experimental ideas can make a space feel fresh, but there’s a reason why tried-and-true decorating methods endure.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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Like Frey, Lowell was a self-dramatizing fraudster, taking elements of her real life and grandly embellishing them.—
Michael Waters,
New Yorker,
3 Jan. 2026
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Many fans of the NBA today believe there are too many whistles, players embellishing for fouls, and superstar players conga lining to the free-throw line.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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The slim ankle strap kept the foot held in place, while adorning the bottom of the leg.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Finally, horsehair comprises the artistic element adorning the dash.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
20 Jan. 2026
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From training the first service dog to beautifying a scenic jewel to teaching at-risk kids to save and invest money, our Icon winners are making a difference.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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These low-growing plants perform important environmental services while beautifying the garden year-round.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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This option has a classy leg slit that feels more elegant than a typical maxi, similar to Beckham’s dress, and its flattering stomach ruching and dramatic draping look modern and fashion-forward.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Also new were the designer’s first jersey pieces, with draping departing from the rear and enclosing the shoulders, open on the midriff and sculpted around the hips.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nurse had Philadelphia trapping throughout the floor, and that led to Sacramento missing shots and turning over the basketball.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even though trapping itself isn’t painful to the animal, some anti-trappers and hunters are uncomfortable with the idea of an animal being captive, or experiencing fear when the trapper arrives to check the trap.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
29 Jan. 2026
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Federal student loan borrowers who have defaulted on their loans could soon see their paychecks shrink as the Department of Education resumes garnishing wages over the unpaid debts.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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The federal government has resumed garnishing wages and withholding benefits from student loan borrowers after years of legal limbo, which could affect thousands in Michigan.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
Freep.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Transfer about a quarter of dressing to a large bowl.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The heritage brand is also dressing actual Olympians competing next month by designing their opening and closing ceremony outfits.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Accessorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessorizing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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