as in decorates
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 adorns
His face adorns a banner at the Department of Justice’s headquarters, among others.
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ABC News, 11 May 2026
His face adorns a banner at the Department of Justice’s headquarters, among others.
—Steven Sloan, Fortune, 9 May 2026
His name adorns a 241-acre passive park, also in east Orange.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Popularized by hip-hop culture, Lajevardi wanted to try her hand at creating a unique and artistic spin on the hardware that adorns teeth.
—Sara Donchey, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The rehab project at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption was sorely needed to repair deteriorated stone, metal and glass that adorns the limestone exterior.
—Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025
Now on at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue (the limited season ends on Saturday), an illuminated image of Shields as Dunne adorns the marquee.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2025
ABC News, 11 May 2026
His face adorns a banner at the Department of Justice’s headquarters, among others.
—Steven Sloan, Fortune, 9 May 2026
His name adorns a 241-acre passive park, also in east Orange.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Popularized by hip-hop culture, Lajevardi wanted to try her hand at creating a unique and artistic spin on the hardware that adorns teeth.
—Sara Donchey, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The rehab project at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption was sorely needed to repair deteriorated stone, metal and glass that adorns the limestone exterior.
—Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025
Now on at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue (the limited season ends on Saturday), an illuminated image of Shields as Dunne adorns the marquee.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorns
decorates
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Among the first illustrators Vicki represented was Robert Grossman, who eventually became Annie’s dad — his art still decorates the walls.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
15 May 2026
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My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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