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decorated the mansion's hallways with priceless paintings and luxurious tapestries
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Recent Examples of decorated
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 May 2026
Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.
—Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The decorated soccer played added several snaps of him and Harper embracing one another throughout the years, including an adorable photo of Harper as a toddler with a pacifier in her mouth hugging David.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
However, the shorter, decorated sword likely wasn’t functional.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Zendaya sported a see-through little black dress decorated with floral embroidery and ruffles, layering it underneath a glittery floor-length coat complete with satin bell sleeves.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Even more special, one of our trip-goers designed the tattoo, an amphora decorated with Blackjack the pegasus and the signature squiggle from the chapters.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Charlotte Hays Murray, who owns the Charlotte Elliott and the Bookstore Next Door in the Hampden neighborhood, said people walked in the front door of the business and pulled down its front display, which is decorated for Pride month.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Then, each June, on the Feast of Corpus Christi, the town’s traditional dresses—richly decorated, pleated, and baroque in their ornamentation—are brought back into the light.
—Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Harris recalls the walls of her day care center as decorated with posters of Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
The actor decorated the residence herself, tackling one room at a time and carefully selecting everything from the furnishings to the fabrics.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Adjective
Ronaldo is among the most famous, most decorated and wealthiest players ever to step on a soccer pitch.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 May 2026
Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.
—Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The decorated soccer played added several snaps of him and Harper embracing one another throughout the years, including an adorable photo of Harper as a toddler with a pacifier in her mouth hugging David.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
However, the shorter, decorated sword likely wasn’t functional.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
Verb
The decor reflects the brand’s six pillars, from the deep red carpets to the (seemingly necessary for all whisky brands these days) partially copper walls, which are also decorated with artwork from Sir Peter Blake and David Carson.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Zendaya sported a see-through little black dress decorated with floral embroidery and ruffles, layering it underneath a glittery floor-length coat complete with satin bell sleeves.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Even more special, one of our trip-goers designed the tattoo, an amphora decorated with Blackjack the pegasus and the signature squiggle from the chapters.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Charlotte Hays Murray, who owns the Charlotte Elliott and the Bookstore Next Door in the Hampden neighborhood, said people walked in the front door of the business and pulled down its front display, which is decorated for Pride month.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Then, each June, on the Feast of Corpus Christi, the town’s traditional dresses—richly decorated, pleated, and baroque in their ornamentation—are brought back into the light.
—Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Harris recalls the walls of her day care center as decorated with posters of Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
The actor decorated the residence herself, tackling one room at a time and carefully selecting everything from the furnishings to the fabrics.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorated
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Answering questions, dressed head-to-toe in a red uniform, minutes from taking the field — this isn’t a typical morning for him these days.—
Noah White,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
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On one side stood Togo, dressed head to toe in highlighter yellow.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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The result was a golden, eye-catching cane adorned with jewelry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The elegant design featured sheer, billowing sleeves adorned with a polka-dot pattern.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Prevent ant hills by maintaining trimmed grass, removing debris, tilling soil, and planting pest-repellent herbs like mint or basil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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Air drying your un-trimmed hair might feel flat and weighed down, making some of the features in your face feel out of proportion.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
30 May 2026
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Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Miami Gardens felt like Montevideo on Monday as a sea of Uruguayan soccer fans, many with giant blue and white striped flags draped over their shoulders, nearly packed Hard Rock Stadium and had to settle for a 1-1 tie against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opening match.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, Nas and Tracy Morgan are all decked out in their Knicks best for Game Four of the NBA Finals on June 10 in New York City.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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And throughout the cruise, Joie de Vivre, with its chic salons inspired by 20th-century Parisian design and all decked out in festive decorations, anchored the experience in an undeniable sense of place.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Its midnight-blue glass was by Waltersperger, and it comes ornamented with a sculpture of two inseparable birds by Desrues.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones are on display, along with silk textiles ornamented with velvet, damask and embroidery.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Christmas market in Ban Jelačić Square has the city’s big, bedecked tree, concerts and cultural performances, plus market stalls selling gifts, handicrafts, and bites like fritule (crispy miniature doughnut balls).—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tiers of lace, an embellished party jacket, and a sense of bohemian ease made the Olsen twins' 2017 Met Gala appearance one for the books.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Along with the abyssal green dress, Union wore embellished leather sandal heels courtesy of Miu Miu for an extra dose of summer style.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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“Decorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorated. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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