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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
Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Survivors wore leis, and pineapples adorned with sunglasses sat on every table in the Staybridge’s modest meeting room.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Presenter Nicole Kidman looked phenomenal in a powder pink silk crepe bustier Chanel dress with a top embroidered with white, gray crystals and black beads, and a peplum waist adorned with a flurry of feathers.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Guests entering on the ground floor are greeted by an impressive staircase adorned with intricate Italianate paneling and molding—all which reflects the meticulous restoration to transform what had, for decades, been a corporate office space, back to its former Neo-classical grandeur.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
The living room walls, painted in pale pink and red with bronze highlights, are also adorned with intriguing details, mirrors, and antique pendant lights.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2026
The website’s background is now adorned with a grid of T’s.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Gu appeared partway through the parade in a red dress, sitting in a red convertible adorned with flowers.
—Jaimie Ding, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Gu appeared partway through the parade in a red dress, sitting in a red convertible adorned with flowers.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Mi Pueblo Supermarket has two locations, each roof adorned in the flags of Latin American countries.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Survivors wore leis, and pineapples adorned with sunglasses sat on every table in the Staybridge’s modest meeting room.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Presenter Nicole Kidman looked phenomenal in a powder pink silk crepe bustier Chanel dress with a top embroidered with white, gray crystals and black beads, and a peplum waist adorned with a flurry of feathers.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Guests entering on the ground floor are greeted by an impressive staircase adorned with intricate Italianate paneling and molding—all which reflects the meticulous restoration to transform what had, for decades, been a corporate office space, back to its former Neo-classical grandeur.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
The living room walls, painted in pale pink and red with bronze highlights, are also adorned with intriguing details, mirrors, and antique pendant lights.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2026
The website’s background is now adorned with a grid of T’s.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Gu appeared partway through the parade in a red dress, sitting in a red convertible adorned with flowers.
—Jaimie Ding, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Gu appeared partway through the parade in a red dress, sitting in a red convertible adorned with flowers.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorned
Adjective
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The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wear it draped or knotted around the neck, as a head scarf, or even belted around your jeans.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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By Emmet Lyons India Inside the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi stands a long table draped in black cloth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 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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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
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In recent years, the house has been known primarily for turning out dress watches, many of which—on the higher end—come decked in diamonds and precious gems in keeping with its reputation as a top-tier jeweler.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Best dressed women Jessie Buckley in Chanel Zee highlighted best actress winner Jessie Buckley's pink and red Chanel dress as a top choice from Sunday's festivities.—
GMA Team,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Taylor has been this season’s inarguable best dressed star.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Paul Anthony Kelly looked dapper in a black Chanel suit with wide lapels, as did Jeff Goldblum, who wore an embellished Chanel cardigan.—
Brandi Fowler,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Doric columns lend a sense of timeless elegance, the original chandelier still hangs from the embellished coffered ceiling, and two mezzanine library galleries overlook the room from either end—but the real showstopper is the art.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But securing Iranian nuclear sites and the enriched uranium that lies underneath would likely require a much larger force, according to the officials given the scope of the mission.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Al-Busaidi suggested that Iran has agreed to downgrade the enriched uranium.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Adorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorned. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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