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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessorizing
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Her work in adult media informed her decorating decision to restore the home to its former glory and fill it with vintage finds.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026 -
No detail was spared with Louis Vuitton tableware decorating every dining experience from lunches to dinners.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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In online chats with ADF members in Cameroon, Chungag falsely claimed to have combat experience in Iraq but appeared to be embellishing his military background to raise his profile in the group, the affidavit says.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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While heading to a Late Show With Stephen Colbert appearance with the White Stripes frontman, Scarlett showed off her effortless transitional season style in an olive green jacket with rows of large gold buttons embellishing the front.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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Madonna honored the era with fishnets, metal studs and silver chains adorning a Givenchy mini plaid blazer by Riccardo Tisci.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Officials dreamed of a futuristic span serving people crossing from Sacramento’s burgeoning Railyards development and beautifying a riverfront.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Besides physically climbing over surfaces, cucumbers have moved globally—not by means of their coiling tendrils, but rather by becoming a commodity known for its refreshing and beautifying uses.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
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Co-chair Nicole Kidman sparkled in a blood-red Chanel gown covered in sequins and draping into a dramatic train.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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The result is a nude mesh gown with a draping technique that creates the illusion of serpent scales.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
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That vomit accretes in layers across avian generations, trapping 50,000 years’ worth of data about the birds’ diet and the sea ice environment.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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Near the summit of Half Dome, on the infamous steel cables hikers use to ascend the final stretch of bare granite, another traffic jam formed, trapping people hundreds of feet in the air, according to social media posts.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The fresh oranges garnishing the top of this decadent layer cake top off a citrus confection that practically begs for a second slice.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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The Colorado Hospital Association — which opposes the bill — says state laws require all hospitals to screen patients for discounted care, wait six months before garnishing wages, and provide 30 days' notice.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Arrange 1 avocado, thinly sliced, and ½ mango, thinly sliced, on top, then spoon tuna mixture with dressing over.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Our take on summer wedding guest dressing spans every sort of attire; without further ado, here are eight ideas to use as a jumping off point for your own midsummer ensemble.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
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“Accessorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessorizing. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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