as in decorative
serving to add beauty
adorning garlands of greenery can be seen all over the mansion at Christmastime
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as in decorating
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 adorning
Tim Chan, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
This navy blue door dazzles next to the subtle green and white trim adorning the house.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
Three days later, on February 12, community members joined to raise the flag again, and to date, the pride flag to stands outside the monument, along with several more smaller flags adorning the area.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Even children will have perfectly tied bandanas adorning their necks.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
She can be seen holding a bouquet of white blooms that complement the flowers adorning her romantic hairstyle.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Madonna honored the era with fishnets, metal studs and silver chains adorning a Givenchy mini plaid blazer by Riccardo Tisci.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
But those are, in the rearview, mere filigree adorning the few tender years in which Richie retained absolute authorship of love’s true rapture.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Now, fans can pick up Pride merch that the singer has signed off on — in some cases quite literally with her signature adorning the item.
—Tim Chan, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
This navy blue door dazzles next to the subtle green and white trim adorning the house.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
Three days later, on February 12, community members joined to raise the flag again, and to date, the pride flag to stands outside the monument, along with several more smaller flags adorning the area.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Even children will have perfectly tied bandanas adorning their necks.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
She can be seen holding a bouquet of white blooms that complement the flowers adorning her romantic hairstyle.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Madonna honored the era with fishnets, metal studs and silver chains adorning a Givenchy mini plaid blazer by Riccardo Tisci.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
But those are, in the rearview, mere filigree adorning the few tender years in which Richie retained absolute authorship of love’s true rapture.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorning
Adjective
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During the pandemic, Gary called in a team of decorative artists to repair the damage of time.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Days later, everyone sitting around the table would be found dead in a home in nearby Rancho Santa Fe, a secluded, wealthy part of San Diego otherwise known for decorative citrus orchards, horse stables, and its elite country club.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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Berk's spot in the Fab Five was replaced by Jeremiah Brent, who took on the role of interior design expert and decorating guru for the show's final two seasons.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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However, professional designers are quick to pinpoint a handful of decorating choices that don't have a place in today's homes.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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There are bronze finishes and other ornamental details, like a bas-relief of the city’s famous skyline and a large station clock.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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These are purely an ornamental device, and the brilliant decision to include them, despite the fact that ornament is the only practical function, is a choice that only a designer in charge of her brand can make.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Simple styling tricks like tying, wrapping, or draping a scarf can transform basic pieces into more polished, creative looks.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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“Adorning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorning. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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