decorates

present tense third-person singular of decorate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of decorates The print decorates a semi-sheer collarless evening jacket, an ideal day-to-night piece, according to Brock. Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 The painting that decorates the ceiling, Apollo Slaying the Serpent Python, was created by the artist Eugène Delacroix. News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026 The first thing that hits you at Azuma Farm Koiwai is the fresh, calming smell of hinoki wood, which is layered on the lofty ceilings around the resort, and decorates the handful of quaint cabins that are dotted across its grounds. Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 16 July 2026 Most folks associate the name with the beautiful and unique desert plant which decorates the landscape in the southern most section of central California. Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Among the first illustrators Vicki represented was Robert Grossman, who eventually became Annie’s dad — his art still decorates the walls. Anne Kadet, Curbed, 15 May 2026 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 The clean, green foliage decorates the plant through the growing season. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026 Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan. Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorates
Verb
  • For the past two decades, Caneer has co-chaired an endowed swimming scholarship honoring his former coach, Dick Anderson, whose name also adorns the university’s swimming facility.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
  • To be sure, the Russian space agency Roscosmos (like other space agencies) often adorns its rockets with colorful artwork and logos that may not necessarily result in payment.
    Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • The dress is made from a light, airy material that drapes gorgeously over your body.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • In one photo, Kate drapes an arm around George, who is now almost her height (the future king turns 13 later this month).
    Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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“Decorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorates. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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