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
The sandals are embellished with the signature Ribbon buckle, which decorates a dainty strap that wraps delicately around the ankle.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 June 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
The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani has just moved in, and considering the thoughtful aesthetic details of his campaign—which his stylish first lady, artist Rama Duwaji, had a hand in designing—we’re pining for a look at how the couple decorates their new digs.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2026
Alcoves hold large bronze sculptures; in the center is a large table that the family decorates to complement the season.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 June 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
The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani has just moved in, and considering the thoughtful aesthetic details of his campaign—which his stylish first lady, artist Rama Duwaji, had a hand in designing—we’re pining for a look at how the couple decorates their new digs.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2026
Alcoves hold large bronze sculptures; in the center is a large table that the family decorates to complement the season.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorates
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Co-Space has become known for the visual art that adorns its walls, and Byrd created a blue-and-white painting at the center.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Other clocks are affixed to a structure, like the clocks at Union Station, or the clock that adorns the archway into Little Village.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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Made from a lightweight, stretchy jersey material, this top naturally drapes gorgeously across the body.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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“Decorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorates. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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