as in adorns
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 decorates
Alcoves hold large bronze sculptures; in the center is a large table that the family decorates to complement the season.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Later, while Meghan decorates the tree, the camera stops on an ornament dedicated to him — a quiet, touching tribute to the rescue dog who’d been by her side since before royal life and died last winter.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Each year, the Seashore Trolley Museum decorates its (heated) trolleys to take guests on a ride along the heritage railroad through the woods.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Winter Wonderland at the Beach decorates the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk with festive lights and boasts free weekend entertainment (think caroling and Santa appearances), creating a cheery seaside celebration.
—Lisa A. Beach, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
The mural decorates the north side of the building facing Oak Middle School.
—Jeff Gritchen, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Her husband sold some of the rare Stephen King memorabilia that decorates their home.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
An abstract profile of her decorates the annual tournament poster.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Nearly every garish flight of fancy that decorates the frame is a distraction while the majority of the film does little more than rotely dramatize Kafka’s biography.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Later, while Meghan decorates the tree, the camera stops on an ornament dedicated to him — a quiet, touching tribute to the rescue dog who’d been by her side since before royal life and died last winter.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Each year, the Seashore Trolley Museum decorates its (heated) trolleys to take guests on a ride along the heritage railroad through the woods.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Winter Wonderland at the Beach decorates the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk with festive lights and boasts free weekend entertainment (think caroling and Santa appearances), creating a cheery seaside celebration.
—Lisa A. Beach, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
The mural decorates the north side of the building facing Oak Middle School.
—Jeff Gritchen, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Her husband sold some of the rare Stephen King memorabilia that decorates their home.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
An abstract profile of her decorates the annual tournament poster.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Nearly every garish flight of fancy that decorates the frame is a distraction while the majority of the film does little more than rotely dramatize Kafka’s biography.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorates
Verb
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Dec. 2025
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Now on at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue (the limited season ends on Saturday), an illuminated image of Shields as Dunne adorns the marquee.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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The pullover drapes beautifully, with a split hem that falls loosely over your hips and bum—or can be half-tucked if that’s more your vibe.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2025
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