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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
Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
But five-piece Lelek, adorned with markings historically designed to fend off threats from the Ottoman Empire, still make for a formidable, imposing, and curiously bewitching presence.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Audience members, adorned with sequins and cat ears, briefly pause their fans and sit up as the voice of Junior LaBeija, an iconic emcee in the New York ballroom culture, introduces the events of the evening and encourages those who don’t know his name to google him.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Archaeologists believe that the warrior leader, adorned with a ceremonial sword that was actively wielded, buried this scabbard as a sacrifice to the gods in hopes of relief, change, and better days.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Tall spikes adorned with small, tubular flowers bloom during summer with a second wave later on, and some varieties rebloom from spring through fall.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Bathrooms are also adorned with Calacatta Viola marble vanities and white micro cement showers.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
But the marquee is adorned by Bueckers and Clark, two gravitational forces with the league’s future in their hands.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 May 2026
The style is made of 18-karat white and yellow gold and adorned with 34 diamonds on the bezel, 178 on the bracelet, and 12 more placed on the hour markers.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Verb
Her piece is a simple lycra zip-up unitard, adorned with tennis ball pockets on either thigh.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
But five-piece Lelek, adorned with markings historically designed to fend off threats from the Ottoman Empire, still make for a formidable, imposing, and curiously bewitching presence.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Audience members, adorned with sequins and cat ears, briefly pause their fans and sit up as the voice of Junior LaBeija, an iconic emcee in the New York ballroom culture, introduces the events of the evening and encourages those who don’t know his name to google him.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Archaeologists believe that the warrior leader, adorned with a ceremonial sword that was actively wielded, buried this scabbard as a sacrifice to the gods in hopes of relief, change, and better days.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Tall spikes adorned with small, tubular flowers bloom during summer with a second wave later on, and some varieties rebloom from spring through fall.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Bathrooms are also adorned with Calacatta Viola marble vanities and white micro cement showers.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
But the marquee is adorned by Bueckers and Clark, two gravitational forces with the league’s future in their hands.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 May 2026
The style is made of 18-karat white and yellow gold and adorned with 34 diamonds on the bezel, 178 on the bracelet, and 12 more placed on the hour markers.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 May 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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Indiscernible shapes draped across mannequins, severed sleeves in electric hues, deconstructed pants and endless interactions of athletic forms in morphing neon suits.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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One of his favorites has its legs draped over the edge of a shelf, eyes rolled up, looking tired and relaxed.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
11 May 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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Standing out is a soaring living room with a two-tone, floor-to-ceiling fireplace and French doors opening to a mostly decked and hedge-lined backyard hosting an outdoor kitchen with a professional grill, an alfresco dining area, and a lagoon-style pool and spa framed by palm trees.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Vote below, and check back on Friday to see who Vogue readers crowned best dressed.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
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Doechii and Tyla, last year’s best dressed, went woman warrior lite.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 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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Recent Crocs projects have ranged from streetwear and music-related drops to Simone Rocha’s embellished designer versions of the brand’s comfort-first silhouettes.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Reynolds initially sketched leafy branches for an embellished natural setting.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Adorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorned. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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