as in adorning
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 decorating
The iconic cherry trees decorating the nation’s capital will hit peak bloom between March 29 and April 1, the National Park Service predicted Thursday.
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Kendall Staton, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2026
But Michaels’ latest expansion will truly cement the brand’s status as a one-stop shop for every occasion, from decorating to gifting.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
The Princess of Wales did a lot of the decorating herself.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
For anyone decorating a smaller space who still wants to provide a cozy spot to nap, this pick from Albany Park certainly fits the bill.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
In decorating the kitchen house, Rollins focused on art by Charleston artists like Merton Simpson and William Halsey from the 1860s through the 1970s.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 26 Feb. 2026
For a more subtle approach to decorating, these small flocked bunnies add a tasteful, minimalist nod to the season.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
The cards are coordinated by Robin Hinks, a program assistant whose duties include decorating, tracking and mailing them.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
According to another sub-20-year-old, Sandy, who is passionate about photography, sports, music, and decorating his room, the digital world misses the aesthetics of album covers and their finer details.
—Luba Kassova, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Kendall Staton, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2026
But Michaels’ latest expansion will truly cement the brand’s status as a one-stop shop for every occasion, from decorating to gifting.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
The Princess of Wales did a lot of the decorating herself.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
For anyone decorating a smaller space who still wants to provide a cozy spot to nap, this pick from Albany Park certainly fits the bill.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
In decorating the kitchen house, Rollins focused on art by Charleston artists like Merton Simpson and William Halsey from the 1860s through the 1970s.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 26 Feb. 2026
For a more subtle approach to decorating, these small flocked bunnies add a tasteful, minimalist nod to the season.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
The cards are coordinated by Robin Hinks, a program assistant whose duties include decorating, tracking and mailing them.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
According to another sub-20-year-old, Sandy, who is passionate about photography, sports, music, and decorating his room, the digital world misses the aesthetics of album covers and their finer details.
—Luba Kassova, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorating
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Looks best with a few bottles of Chartreuse adorning it.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Crude droplets rained over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes decimated oil depots, draping the Iranian capital in a dense smog.—
Gavin J. Quinton
March 10,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ryan can't score after trimming more clock.—
American-Statesman staff,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Despite being outshot through the first two periods, the Cougars hung tough before trimming the Moorhead lead to just one early in the third.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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Seeing the wall police breached to give people inside the club a chance to get out, or the bathrooms and dressing rooms where people hid, prayed for survival or reached out to family and friends carries an impact that spells out this nation’s terrifying vulnerability to gun violence.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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By Saturday, that approach had narrowed into black-on-black Balenciaga runway dressing.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 Mar. 2026
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