decorates

present tense third-person singular of decorate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of decorates An abstract profile of her decorates the annual tournament poster. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025 As the sun rose, the vermilion paint that decorates most Shinto shrines to ward off evil and misfortune began to shine dazzlingly. Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025 The combination creates a bright, classic and modern look that protects and decorates your table. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025 The sandals are embellished with the signature Ribbon buckle, which decorates a dainty strap that wraps delicately around the ankle. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorates
Verb
  • As for transcendence, there’s a set of scenes when one character unexpectedly adorns red while another lines of blue.
    Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The script adorns its skein of criminal dealings with idiosyncratic action, too.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Sexy shows up in a blazer cut to perfection, a slip dress that drapes just right, or a monochrome moment that turns simplicity into a statement.
    Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Antique books from The Last Bookstore line the walls, while Italian Renaissance artwork drapes the bar.
    Chelsea Frank, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025

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“Decorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorates. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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