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
Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.
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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
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
His artwork decorates her room.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 26 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
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
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
His artwork decorates her room.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorates
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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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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Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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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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“Decorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorates. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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