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
If spring is on your mind, consider decorating your front porch with an artificial flower basket, like this one, that’s on sale for a limited time.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Flashy trends and experimental ideas can make a space feel fresh, but there’s a reason why tried-and-true decorating methods endure.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Here's some advice to help make your decorating choices international while still reflecting personal style.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Rachida Dati, France’s minister of culture, pinned a green ribbon and medallion on Beckham’s slim black dress, decorating her as a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters at a ceremony that fell at the end of the first day of Paris Couture Week.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
What are your plans and goals for the future in regards to your art and interior decorating work?
—Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
Using light-emitting diode, or LED, holiday light strings will reduce the cost of decorating homes.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
This three-piece, pre-strung garland set makes decorating quick and effortless.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
The challenges will be centered around football, with the trailer showing contestants decorating cookies like jerseys and creating desserts that resemble footballs.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Flashy trends and experimental ideas can make a space feel fresh, but there’s a reason why tried-and-true decorating methods endure.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Here's some advice to help make your decorating choices international while still reflecting personal style.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Rachida Dati, France’s minister of culture, pinned a green ribbon and medallion on Beckham’s slim black dress, decorating her as a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters at a ceremony that fell at the end of the first day of Paris Couture Week.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
What are your plans and goals for the future in regards to your art and interior decorating work?
—Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
Using light-emitting diode, or LED, holiday light strings will reduce the cost of decorating homes.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
This three-piece, pre-strung garland set makes decorating quick and effortless.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
The challenges will be centered around football, with the trailer showing contestants decorating cookies like jerseys and creating desserts that resemble footballs.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorating
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The slim ankle strap kept the foot held in place, while adorning the bottom of the leg.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Finally, horsehair comprises the artistic element adorning the dash.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
20 Jan. 2026
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This option has a classy leg slit that feels more elegant than a typical maxi, similar to Beckham’s dress, and its flattering stomach ruching and dramatic draping look modern and fashion-forward.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Also new were the designer’s first jersey pieces, with draping departing from the rear and enclosing the shoulders, open on the midriff and sculpted around the hips.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Georgia continues to find some rhythm offensively, trimming the lead to 14 at the third media timeout.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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City officials are now considering trimming or removing trees near the fields to improve visibility and reduce glare.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Transfer about a quarter of dressing to a large bowl.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The heritage brand is also dressing actual Olympians competing next month by designing their opening and closing ceremony outfits.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Decorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorating. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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