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
Her work in adult media informed her decorating decision to restore the home to its former glory and fill it with vintage finds.
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Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
No detail was spared with Louis Vuitton tableware decorating every dining experience from lunches to dinners.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Take Inspiration from Cherished Memories Barry's decorating style is largely influenced by her family and childhood.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Up front, their daughter Kaylin brings it all together, decorating, greeting customers, and ringing up orders.
—Jamiel Robinson, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Cakes big and small are the ideal stage for your wildest decorating dreams.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Around a pair of chairs or a bistro table, this layered approach creates the sense of a garden enclosing the seating, not simply decorating it.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Sputnik Chandeliers and Edison Bulbs Less than a decade ago, Sputnik chandeliers and their accompanying Edison bulbs, which are commonly used when decorating in midcentury modern style, were having a major moment and could be found in most homes.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
As a bonus, hikers can sneak a peek at the mini-mansions nestled in the hills and take in the desert-chic flora and fauna decorating the trail.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
No detail was spared with Louis Vuitton tableware decorating every dining experience from lunches to dinners.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Take Inspiration from Cherished Memories Barry's decorating style is largely influenced by her family and childhood.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Up front, their daughter Kaylin brings it all together, decorating, greeting customers, and ringing up orders.
—Jamiel Robinson, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Cakes big and small are the ideal stage for your wildest decorating dreams.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Around a pair of chairs or a bistro table, this layered approach creates the sense of a garden enclosing the seating, not simply decorating it.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Sputnik Chandeliers and Edison Bulbs Less than a decade ago, Sputnik chandeliers and their accompanying Edison bulbs, which are commonly used when decorating in midcentury modern style, were having a major moment and could be found in most homes.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
As a bonus, hikers can sneak a peek at the mini-mansions nestled in the hills and take in the desert-chic flora and fauna decorating the trail.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorating
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Madonna honored the era with fishnets, metal studs and silver chains adorning a Givenchy mini plaid blazer by Riccardo Tisci.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Co-chair Nicole Kidman sparkled in a blood-red Chanel gown covered in sequins and draping into a dramatic train.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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The result is a nude mesh gown with a draping technique that creates the illusion of serpent scales.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
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After making a slew of undrafted free-agent signings, the Broncos are trimming their offseason roster as rookie minicamp kicks off this weekend.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Brian Kemp signs 34 bills, trimming his backlog with days left to act on this year’s legislation.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
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Williams, who serves as a co-chair for the 2026 Met Gala, is no stranger to making history—for both her athletic prowess and her confident, expressive approach to dressing on and off the court.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
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Alo Yoga’s fifth-ever Anniversary Sale is here, celebrating 19 whole years of dressing both everyday It-girls and celebrities such as Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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“Decorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorating. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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