CAPARISONING Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

caparisoning

verb

present participle of caparison

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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Not feeding the hungry, not tending to the sick, not clothing the naked, not welcoming the refugee.

— Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026

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The partnership reflects how luxury’s relationship with sport has moved beyond dressing athletes.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
In true method-dressing fashion, the Emmy winner added silver spider-web drop earrings and a red eyeshadow look as a nod to the titular superhero.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Definition of dressing

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Aside from the art adorning the bakeware and towels, Yeh’s lifestyle and personality are also infused into the assortment’s physical design.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
Nature fanatics can take part in the weekly garden walk to identify the tropical plants and fruits adorning the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Definition of adorning

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The visual essay below features virtuoso examples of the techniques that designers have used to replicate the ideals of classical dress over the years, including draping, pleating, twisting, and wrapping.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026
The spices mingle with the butter, draping over the tomato slices like savory sprinkles that crunch against their tender flesh.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 July 2026

Definition of draping

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