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
Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Lilies are a common Easter plant, adorning homes and churches across the Southeast during the spring.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Looks best with a few bottles of Chartreuse adorning it.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The largest item found at the Boise tattoo shop is the rocket adorning the teal-and-black building’s roof.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The brown pair of pants adorning Bessette Kennedy is a great addition to anyone's capsule wardrobe.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
While the silhouettes remain relatively the same, Queen Camilla regularly experiments with color and patterns, even adorning her coats with sentimental and historic jewelry pieces.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
On a gray and dreary winter day in the city, the vibrant colors and distinguished face adorning a West Philadelphia rowhome are hard to miss.
—Janelle Burrell, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
The 2026 Academy Awards were no exception, with brilliant brooches, glittering gems, and sparkling strands adorning the A-list on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Lilies are a common Easter plant, adorning homes and churches across the Southeast during the spring.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Looks best with a few bottles of Chartreuse adorning it.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The largest item found at the Boise tattoo shop is the rocket adorning the teal-and-black building’s roof.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The brown pair of pants adorning Bessette Kennedy is a great addition to anyone's capsule wardrobe.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
While the silhouettes remain relatively the same, Queen Camilla regularly experiments with color and patterns, even adorning her coats with sentimental and historic jewelry pieces.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
On a gray and dreary winter day in the city, the vibrant colors and distinguished face adorning a West Philadelphia rowhome are hard to miss.
—Janelle Burrell, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorning
Adjective
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Clay molding is another tradition with deep roots in the region, with local artists shaping clay into decorative pieces, household objects, and ceremonial works using techniques that have been passed down for generations.—
Latifah Al Hazza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Goblet-style curtains are similar to pinch pleats but with the pinch placed slightly lower, forming a rounded, decorative shape at the top.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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What this week provided was a savvy path to fortify one last Super Bowl push for those high-cost veterans decorating the offense.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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But don’t install dramatic tile in the bathroom or statement-making wallpaper in the dining room solely in hopes of wooing a buyer, as decorating taste is incredibly subjective, notes Nolen.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These raised garden beds with ornamental grass looks serene and tranquil in this mini backyard courtyard.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Leaning into the equestrian aesthetic of it all, the 28-year-old accessorized with a pair of black leather knee-high boots with ornamental straps and a skinny black leather belt with gold hardware.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Crude droplets rained over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes decimated oil depots, draping the Iranian capital in a dense smog.—
Gavin J. Quinton
March 10,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Adorning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorning. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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