ACCESSORIZING Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

accessorizing

verb

present participle of accessorize

as in decorating

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September 23 – October 22 If the arrangement is not working, stop decorating it.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Earlier this month, The 704 Way held a free shoe decorating popup at Archive CLT, a northwest Charlotte coffee shop.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

Definition of decorating

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Beyond that, there is the knowledge that every game, every performance, every dramatic intervention on Argentina’s behalf, is embellishing a sporting legacy that already seemed complete.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
In a competitive job market, appearing behind can feel riskier than embellishing skills.

— Susan Jacobson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of embellishing

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Black shirt, black shorts, thin sheen of sweat adorning his expressive forehead.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Aside from the art adorning the bakeware and towels, Yeh’s lifestyle and personality are also infused into the assortment’s physical design.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026

Definition of adorning

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Harris said because of the downtown blight, the city wants to get into the habit of maintaining and beautifying its important corridor.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
In previous years, volunteers have just taken up their trowels and shovels again, and replanted them — a testament to the city’s dedication to beautifying its spaces.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Definition of beautifying

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From Madame Grès and Gianni Versace to today’s couture runways, designers have long looked to Grecian legacy — including draping, sculptural silhouettes, metallic finishes and goddess glamour — as the ultimate inspiration.

— Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
He was arrested on charges of invoking the national flag in his performances, including in a photo published by state run newspaper Granma which depicted the artist brushing his teeth while draping the flag around his waist like a bath towel.

— News Desk, Artforum, 21 July 2026

Definition of draping

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Authorities kept the affluent, forested Cap Ferret peninsula mostly empty because a nearby hot spot could flare again, threatening its limited road access and trapping residents and tourists.

— Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Heat domes act like a lid on a pot, trapping and enhancing hot air beneath them.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of trapping

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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
When the debt is satisfied, or the order is lifted or expires, your employer has to stop garnishing your pay.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026

Definition of garnishing

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Temperatures outside climbed into the upper 90s, but the heat did little to discourage guests from dressing for what had become one of the summer’s most important social events.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Baggy jeans have an inherent low-key sensibility, so dressing them up with some sophisticated heels is ideal for a casual night out.

— Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 26 July 2026

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