as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
an elderly actress bedizening herself with makeup and jewelry
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Dainty gold buckles adorn the soft suede straps that will hold your feet firmly in place, and the square toe design offers room for your toes to sit comfortably without feeling squished.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025 -
The father-son duo both towered over Hargitay, adorning casual clothing in snaps taken from their visit.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Renovated cabins are decorated in a nostalgic mountain vibe, with plaids and wood tones reigning supreme.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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For dessert was a chocolate cake with brown butter vanilla buttercream icing baked by Gaby Scelzo, decorated with baby blue ruffles and pink frosted roses.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Threshold Chenille Throw Blanket Measuring 50 by 70 inches, the throw is large enough to drape across a sofa, bed, or an accent chair to add texture to a room while compact enough to fold up and take with you.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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But Franc Fernandez, the designer of the dress that is today on display at the Park MGM in Las Vegas, had worked three long days to create it, draping butcher cuts on a mannequin torso.—
Steve Knopper,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Bedizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedizen. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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