accessorizing

verb

present participle of accessorize
as in decorating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessorizing
  1. decorating
  2. embellishing
  3. adorning
  4. beautifying
  5. draping
  6. trapping
  7. garnishing
  8. dressing
Verb
  • Rosemary had a role in the millinery department, and John was part of the team that was painting and decorating the store.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
  • For families coming from out-of-state, turnkey dorm decorating can help relieve stress.
    — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of decorating
Verb
  • Both pieces from the look featured a bevy of sparkle and shine, thanks in no small part to the glittering tassels embellishing the bandeau and the maxiskirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • This week, the retailer shared an Instagram video showing a woman applying a Biodance face mask before embellishing the product with colorful plastic gems.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of embellishing
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  • Why do the slow-rising curtains in Digger’s bedroom resemble the ruffled drapes adorning a theatrical stage?
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Some of Haring's work was underground, adorning the walls of the subway.
    — Jane Pauley, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of adorning
Verb
  • Otherwise, the Crista fits like a second skin and goes a long way in beautifying even the most casual of ensembles.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Create a backyard oasis with undemanding plants that screen views while beautifying your landscape.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of beautifying
Verb
  • But simply draping garments willy-nilly anywhere isn’t your best move because wet laundry needs the right conditions to dry completely.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026
  • While Cameron accessorized with a draping cape, David wore a silk green scarf.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of draping
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  • Many were built during a prison boom that started in the 1970s and were constructed with heat-trapping materials like concrete and steel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Heavy rain has already flooded some roads in southern New Mexico, trapping drivers in cars until the waters receded.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 Sep. 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
  • Heritage dressing took on a more subversive edge, mixing preppy and equestrian references with grunge, while pale pastels brought softness to the season.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • That philosophy is perhaps especially apt for a designer whose work has always found energy in people dressing to be noticed.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of dressing
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“Accessorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessorizing. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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