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to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
decorated the mansion's hallways with priceless paintings and luxurious tapestries
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Recent Examples of decorated
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
Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Chairwoman Park doesn’t like the room Lindsay decorated for her.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
In his current Fossil Lab, Sereno invites teens to join him in the space decorated with fossils and dinosaur replicas.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The walls of the clean, crisp restaurant are decorated with framed photos of the same two canines.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Downstairs, the gym is decorated in colorful tiles in tribute to the various subway lines located just outside of the hotel.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
These touches signal that the space is used and loved, not just decorated.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The carpet on Hollywood Boulevard was decorated with a Southwestern desert motif that echoes the setting of the first scenes of the new season.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
The tables are draped in white, decorated with flowers and candles, surrounded by trees glittering with little lights.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Directly facing the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the hotel’s 18 suites are decorated with Tinian marble, gold accents, and walnut wood, and provide uninterrupted views of the city’s most famous landmark.
—Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Chairwoman Park doesn’t like the room Lindsay decorated for her.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
In his current Fossil Lab, Sereno invites teens to join him in the space decorated with fossils and dinosaur replicas.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The walls of the clean, crisp restaurant are decorated with framed photos of the same two canines.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Downstairs, the gym is decorated in colorful tiles in tribute to the various subway lines located just outside of the hotel.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
These touches signal that the space is used and loved, not just decorated.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The carpet on Hollywood Boulevard was decorated with a Southwestern desert motif that echoes the setting of the first scenes of the new season.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
The tables are draped in white, decorated with flowers and candles, surrounded by trees glittering with little lights.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorated
Verb
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Most of the space is adorned with neutral colors, but the kitchen island – with its patterned marble surface – is a standout.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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Our relatives drove us through the remains of their original town, now a moving monument to the past, adorned with murals.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers bashed open the front door of Thao’s East Side home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him outside half-dressed in freezing conditions.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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The neutral colorways are chic enough to feel dressed up and go with everything, and each pair arrives in a reusable cotton drawstring bag.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Prolonged blackouts have draped the island and hospitals struggle with providing adequate care.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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This city is one of the most walkable in the American South, built on a grid of cobblestone streets draped in Spanish moss and anchored by 22 grand historic squares.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.—
Wendy O'Dea,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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
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Blazy’s Chanel was a story of lightness that began with transparent silk mousseline pieces and flourished into dresses and suits and dresses ornamented with layers of feathers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On the decked out patio, a BBQ grill station, lots of outdoor seating, and an attractive outdoor heater invite you to spend just as much down time enjoying your outdoor surroundings.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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Brutalism resonates in the concrete displays and furniture of the ground floor, all decked in chalky off-white, including a monolithic centerpiece brick structure, while romance echoes in the upper floor — its amphitheater-like layout covered in maroon carpeting.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 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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Shield little faces from the sun with embellished baseball hats -- styles so cute, kids will actually want to wear them.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The star embraced a futuristic look with embellished sunglasses, ear cuffs and a chin cuff.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Decorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorated. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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