as in ornaments
something that decorates or beautifies
horses dressed in Old-West caparison for the parade
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as in clothes
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 adorns
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caparisons
Noun
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When kuru’s vocals get more monotone, Backstage hologram ornaments the toplines with gorgeous digital keyboard parts that reference the crusty, low-res soundtracks of Nintendo DS-era RPGs like Pokemon Diamond & Pearl.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026 -
During the service, it is presented along with a number of spiritual ornaments, including the sovereign's orb and several swords, per the Royal Collection Trust.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His face adorns a banner at the Department of Justice’s headquarters, among others.—
Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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His face adorns a banner at the Department of Justice's headquarters, among others.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Alix Earle dresses in a red mini dress for NYLON's Miami Race Week residency at Miami Grand Prix 2026, presented by Mini USA, on April 29.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Men in jackets and pressed slacks drift through the hallways with equally elegant ladies on their arms; when dinner time arrives, everyone dresses for the occasion, as did the generations of guests before them.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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The clean, green foliage decorates the plant through the growing season.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Festival offers many ways to get involved, such as entertainment, food vendors, sponsorships, marketing, children’s activities, logistics and decorations.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The excitement is already evident with flags, jerseys, trophies and other decorations lining the inside and outside of shops and restaurants near Roosevelt Avenue.—
Luis Miguel Echegaray,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The same girls who’d posted winking pop-culture-reference couples Halloween costumes a few years ago were now posting their toddlers in their own pop-culture-reference costumes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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To make that medicine go down easier, RAYE costumes her fatalism in a baroque maximalism.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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The classic quarter-zip is made with a soft, stretchy material that drapes beautifully and is easy to throw on after a round of golf or for a long-haul flight.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Every June, corporate America drapes itself in rainbow flags.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Caparisons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caparisons. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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