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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The palace is a fantasia, with a courtyard that does not lead to any rooms and three towers topped by onion domes—the tallest of which was dedicated to Stockalper’s namesake, Kaspar, of the Three Magi, and adorned by symbols of the sun.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The Emmy Award nominee posed in a gold halter top in another photo and modeled a sheer white babydoll negligee adorned with pink roses over white lingerie in one shot.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Greta Lee is gorgeous in a crimson dress adorned with white stars at the Toy Story 5 UK launch event on May 28 in London.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
The two white-gold iterations are adorned with emeralds or sapphires, while the rose-gold example is topped with rubies.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
One hand adorned with tiny lemons, the other with bright strawberries, together, the fruity manicure feels effortlessly playful.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Former service members donning white gloves carried small pine boxes from the New York State Museum in Albany and gently loaded them onto vintage military vehicles adorned with black funeral bunting and American flags for a solemn 60-mile procession north to Lake George, New York.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
In this bathroom, which is painted head-to-toe in a rich shade of black—interior designer Mary Patton of Mary Patton Design adorned the walls with a vintage Venetian mirror and a vintage French print.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Verb
Tents are adorned with explorer-style campaign furniture and Zanzibari trunks and illuminated by Earth tones that complement—but not compete with—the natural beauty of surrounding grasslands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The palace is a fantasia, with a courtyard that does not lead to any rooms and three towers topped by onion domes—the tallest of which was dedicated to Stockalper’s namesake, Kaspar, of the Three Magi, and adorned by symbols of the sun.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The Emmy Award nominee posed in a gold halter top in another photo and modeled a sheer white babydoll negligee adorned with pink roses over white lingerie in one shot.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Greta Lee is gorgeous in a crimson dress adorned with white stars at the Toy Story 5 UK launch event on May 28 in London.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
The two white-gold iterations are adorned with emeralds or sapphires, while the rose-gold example is topped with rubies.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
One hand adorned with tiny lemons, the other with bright strawberries, together, the fruity manicure feels effortlessly playful.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Former service members donning white gloves carried small pine boxes from the New York State Museum in Albany and gently loaded them onto vintage military vehicles adorned with black funeral bunting and American flags for a solemn 60-mile procession north to Lake George, New York.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
In this bathroom, which is painted head-to-toe in a rich shade of black—interior designer Mary Patton of Mary Patton Design adorned the walls with a vintage Venetian mirror and a vintage French print.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorned
Adjective
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Ronaldo is among the most famous, most decorated and wealthiest players ever to step on a soccer pitch.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Tactile wallpapers, four-poster beds draped in maroon velvets, the sort of excess that feels just right.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Standing together atop the first-place position, the two posed for photos with Hughes’ arm draped around Hernandez.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 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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Air drying your un-trimmed hair might feel flat and weighed down, making some of the features in your face feel out of proportion.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
30 May 2026
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Even the trimmed figure dwarfs anything a comparable-stage technology company has ever committed to operational spending.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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And throughout the cruise, Joie de Vivre, with its chic salons inspired by 20th-century Parisian design and all decked out in festive decorations, anchored the experience in an undeniable sense of place.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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No two rooms are designed the same, but they are all decked out in earth tones, rich greens, and Harvard crimson.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Her mother was standing just inside the door, fully dressed.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Geographically, rather than half-dressed, would of course be preferable.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the everyday American who borrowed in good faith has been pursued, garnished and financially ruined when things go wrong, while the universities that pocketed the money walk away without consequence.—
Michael Carbonara,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Throw it on with denim shorts over a bikini, pair it with your favorite baggy white jeans, or dress it up with a flowy white maxi skirt and embellished sandals.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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The look also marked a shift for the singer, who typically gravitates toward embellished flares and bodysuits.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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“Adorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorned. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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