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
Decoration Day was first observed as a national holiday, honoring those who had died in military service during the Civil War, often by decorating their graves with flowers.
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USA Today, 13 May 2026
In 1953, Angel’s brother Juan opened a burger-and-ice cream stand called the Snow Cap Drive-In, using recycled lumber and decorating every surface with bright colors and jokes.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Her work in adult media informed her decorating decision to restore the home to its former glory and fill it with vintage finds.
—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
USA Today, 13 May 2026
In 1953, Angel’s brother Juan opened a burger-and-ice cream stand called the Snow Cap Drive-In, using recycled lumber and decorating every surface with bright colors and jokes.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Her work in adult media informed her decorating decision to restore the home to its former glory and fill it with vintage finds.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorating
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Even children will have perfectly tied bandanas adorning their necks.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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She can be seen holding a bouquet of white blooms that complement the flowers adorning her romantic hairstyle.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The shoes accompanied a black dress with draping and a high-low skirt.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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As of Monday, there was white draping over branding on the stadium and nearby practice facility in Foxboro.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Mamdani’s Executive Budget rightly addresses some of this excess, trimming DOC’s uniformed headcount by 586 positions, and putting the city on track to save $78 million next year.—
Jason Rodriguez,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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The conglomerate also fully exited Amazon after trimming the position late last year.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Arrange 1 avocado, thinly sliced, and ½ mango, thinly sliced, on top, then spoon tuna mixture with dressing over.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Our take on summer wedding guest dressing spans every sort of attire; without further ado, here are eight ideas to use as a jumping off point for your own midsummer ensemble.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
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“Decorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorating. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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