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
Miller's favorite approach when decorating covered porches is to emulate the indoor aesthetic.
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Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Swan said his colleagues in Seattle, another host city for the World Cup, were also impressed with Kansas City’s airport making a great first impression by decorating the terminal to highlight the tournament.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
According to Spanish organizers, the 16 flower carpets decorating Sunday’s procession route off Plaza de Cibeles were prepared by a Spanish florists association from the northern region of Galicia.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
According to Spanish organizers, the 16 flower carpets decorating Sunday's procession route off Plaza de Cibeles were prepared by a Spanish florists association from the northern region of Galicia.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
According to Spanish organizers, the 16 flower carpets decorating the half-kilometer (mile) procession route off Plaza Cibeles were prepared by a Spanish florists association from Galicia.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
Choosing quality pieces and decorating with intention creates a home that feels stylish and personal.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Berk's spot in the Fab Five was replaced by Jeremiah Brent, who took on the role of interior design expert and decorating guru for the show's final two seasons.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Evaluate Your Pinterest Boards Gathering inspiration photos is super helpful for figuring out your home decorating style.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Swan said his colleagues in Seattle, another host city for the World Cup, were also impressed with Kansas City’s airport making a great first impression by decorating the terminal to highlight the tournament.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
According to Spanish organizers, the 16 flower carpets decorating Sunday’s procession route off Plaza de Cibeles were prepared by a Spanish florists association from the northern region of Galicia.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
According to Spanish organizers, the 16 flower carpets decorating Sunday's procession route off Plaza de Cibeles were prepared by a Spanish florists association from the northern region of Galicia.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
According to Spanish organizers, the 16 flower carpets decorating the half-kilometer (mile) procession route off Plaza Cibeles were prepared by a Spanish florists association from Galicia.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
Choosing quality pieces and decorating with intention creates a home that feels stylish and personal.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Berk's spot in the Fab Five was replaced by Jeremiah Brent, who took on the role of interior design expert and decorating guru for the show's final two seasons.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Evaluate Your Pinterest Boards Gathering inspiration photos is super helpful for figuring out your home decorating style.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorating
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Standing 566 feet high and crowned with a five-story ceramic cross, the central Tower of Jesus Christ is the highest of 18 adorning the Sagrada Família, a bucket-list item for most travelers to the city in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Kansas Citians are feeding into the excitement with events, decorations and more adorning the city.—
Zuri Primos
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Amid the eucalyptus groves at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, local bug enthusiast Sasha Hernandez squinted through the draping green leaves, searching for flashes of black and orange — the wings of migratory monarch butterflies traveling from west of the Rocky Mountains.—
Olivia Maule,
Mercury News,
6 Dec. 2025
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Boca Baco, Granada Steps from historic Granada's cathedral, Boca Baco fills a breezy, beautiful patio space with local art and draping greenery for an unpretentious spot to enjoy one of the best meals in town.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Dec. 2025
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According to Kim, trimming also helps to maintain the hair’s shape and manageability.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
9 Dec. 2025
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With Christmas approaching, Kevin Costner is in the midst of trimming his tree.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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The set dressing on the balloon task temporarily derails the episode.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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There were cartoons while dressing children, evening news while cooking dinner, and, before bed, families watched mutely as onscreen families laughed and talked.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Decorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorating. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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