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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
Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
The elegant design featured sheer, billowing sleeves adorned with a polka-dot pattern.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 June 2026
In the end, the name of the 45th and 47th president adorned the building for almost six months.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
Their elastic waistband is adorned with a cute bow and has dainty gathered details at the top for a playful look.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The royal accessorized her look with a wide-brim straw hat adorned with a neutral-colored bow and a pair of classic nude pumps.
—Morgan Evans, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The remains of the girls, who were students at Utumishi Girls Academy, were placed in white coffins adorned with flowers and topped with their portraits.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Lester’s, the hotel’s restaurant, will open in the annex next door in summer 2026, but a full breakfast is served daily in the cozy on-site bar adorned with nautical paintings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Each chair was also adorned with a handmade fan to ward off the late afternoon heat, according to Italian media.
—CNN Money, 7 June 2026
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The result was a golden, eye-catching cane adorned with jewelry.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
The elegant design featured sheer, billowing sleeves adorned with a polka-dot pattern.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 June 2026
In the end, the name of the 45th and 47th president adorned the building for almost six months.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
Their elastic waistband is adorned with a cute bow and has dainty gathered details at the top for a playful look.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The royal accessorized her look with a wide-brim straw hat adorned with a neutral-colored bow and a pair of classic nude pumps.
—Morgan Evans, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The remains of the girls, who were students at Utumishi Girls Academy, were placed in white coffins adorned with flowers and topped with their portraits.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Lester’s, the hotel’s restaurant, will open in the annex next door in summer 2026, but a full breakfast is served daily in the cozy on-site bar adorned with nautical paintings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Each chair was also adorned with a handmade fan to ward off the late afternoon heat, according to Italian media.
—CNN Money, 7 June 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
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Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Miami Gardens felt like Montevideo on Monday as a sea of Uruguayan soccer fans, many with giant blue and white striped flags draped over their shoulders, nearly packed Hard Rock Stadium and had to settle for a 1-1 tie against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opening match.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 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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Prevent ant hills by maintaining trimmed grass, removing debris, tilling soil, and planting pest-repellent herbs like mint or basil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, Nas and Tracy Morgan are all decked out in their Knicks best for Game Four of the NBA Finals on June 10 in New York City.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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Answering questions, dressed head-to-toe in a red uniform, minutes from taking the field — this isn’t a typical morning for him these days.—
Noah White,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
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On one side stood Togo, dressed head to toe in highlighter yellow.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 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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Tiers of lace, an embellished party jacket, and a sense of bohemian ease made the Olsen twins' 2017 Met Gala appearance one for the books.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Along with the abyssal green dress, Union wore embellished leather sandal heels courtesy of Miu Miu for an extra dose of summer style.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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“Adorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorned. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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