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as in clothing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
used to seeing him in a T-shirt and jeans, we were startled by the sight of strapping youth caparisoned for the prom in a tuxedo
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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the state's rolling hills are even more becoming when they are caparisoned in the glorious colors of autumn
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For me, decorating is self-care.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025 -
The rise of this trend for the 2025 holiday season seems in line with this year’s general propensity for bringing back classic and retro themes for hosting and decorating, starting with winter fondue parties and landing us in a cozy plaid Christmas.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Bella Hadid has turned her trip to Aspen into a daily lesson in dressing for spring 2026, and there will be a quiz later.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
3 Jan. 2026
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Queen Mary of Denmark gave royal regal dressing a new level of elegance in combined pieces by designers Jesper Høvring and Lasse Spangenberg for New Year’s Day celebrations at Christian VII’s Palace in Copenhagen on Thursday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Also adorning the topper are 2,867 other diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 269 pearls, according to the Royal Collection Trust.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Local Los Angeles landmark Vasquez Rocks feature prominently at the back of the float, paying homage to its role as a frequent Star Trek filming location, with interactive transporters adorning the center of the float.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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Antique furniture and draping curtains secure a feeling of heritage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ultra-maximalist patterns, heavy fabrics like velvet, and over-the-top ornate draping styles won't quite fit into today's spaces.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Caparisoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caparisoning. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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