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to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the Sultan's tent was richly adorned with thick tapestries and gleaming gold candlesticks
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Recent Examples of adorned
New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Our relatives drove us through the remains of their original town, now a moving monument to the past, adorned with murals.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Her look came adorned with red antlers and a person in a red bodysuit to hold her veil.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
The Phoenix Crown of the Druk Gyaltsuen (Dragon Queen) is made of silk brocade and adorned with phoenixes and other Buddhist motifs, Tatler Asia previously reported.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Russell and [Ron] Cey adorned my DTLA office for many years.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
The centerpiece, adorned with plump peaches and a full moon, blends an American style of clay-throwing with carving techniques Saw learned in Jingdezhen.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, pants adorned with metallic accents, fringe jackets, and handbags reinforce the trend’s strong cowgirl foundation.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Most of the space is adorned with neutral colors, but the kitchen island – with its patterned marble surface – is a standout.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Our relatives drove us through the remains of their original town, now a moving monument to the past, adorned with murals.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Her look came adorned with red antlers and a person in a red bodysuit to hold her veil.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
The Phoenix Crown of the Druk Gyaltsuen (Dragon Queen) is made of silk brocade and adorned with phoenixes and other Buddhist motifs, Tatler Asia previously reported.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Russell and [Ron] Cey adorned my DTLA office for many years.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
The centerpiece, adorned with plump peaches and a full moon, blends an American style of clay-throwing with carving techniques Saw learned in Jingdezhen.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, pants adorned with metallic accents, fringe jackets, and handbags reinforce the trend’s strong cowgirl foundation.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorned
Adjective
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Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.—
Elaine Mallon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Prolonged blackouts have draped the island and hospitals struggle with providing adequate care.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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This city is one of the most walkable in the American South, built on a grid of cobblestone streets draped in Spanish moss and anchored by 22 grand historic squares.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Christmas market in Ban Jelačić Square has the city’s big, bedecked tree, concerts and cultural performances, plus market stalls selling gifts, handicrafts, and bites like fritule (crispy miniature doughnut balls).—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.—
Wendy O'Dea,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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On the decked out patio, a BBQ grill station, lots of outdoor seating, and an attractive outdoor heater invite you to spend just as much down time enjoying your outdoor surroundings.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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Brutalism resonates in the concrete displays and furniture of the ground floor, all decked in chalky off-white, including a monolithic centerpiece brick structure, while romance echoes in the upper floor — its amphitheater-like layout covered in maroon carpeting.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers bashed open the front door of Thao’s East Side home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him outside half-dressed in freezing conditions.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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The neutral colorways are chic enough to feel dressed up and go with everything, and each pair arrives in a reusable cotton drawstring bag.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Shield little faces from the sun with embellished baseball hats -- styles so cute, kids will actually want to wear them.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The star embraced a futuristic look with embellished sunglasses, ear cuffs and a chin cuff.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One focus is Iran's enriched uranium.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The two said Iran will hand over its enriched uranium and give up future enrichment, though Tehran has repeatedly reaffirmed its right to enrich.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Adorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorned. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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