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
Angela, a high-strung perfectionist, spends the day meticulously preparing dinner and decorating the apartment for the impromptu gathering.
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Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The test, Craig said, is whether the partnership produces something real for fans rather than just decorating the shirt.
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Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
There are three compartments for forks, spoons, and knives, and two additional small compartments for tea spoons or cake decorating tips.
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Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Blank walls can feel intimidating, but Rhea says this set of three framed prints makes decorating easy.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
For the latter, kids, families and pets are welcome to show their patriotic spirit by decorating their bikes, scooters, strollers, wagons or outfits in red, white, and blue.
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Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Furniture From Only One Store Opting to furnish your living room with pieces from only one store or vendor may seem like an easy solution when decorating.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Other Décor Mistakes While designers agree that a catalog-style room is one of the biggest decorating pitfalls, there are a few other details that can have a similar effect.
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Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Angelina Guatemala, 64, counted on federal food stamps after retiring a couple of years ago in Ogden, Kansas, from assorted jobs arranging flowers, decorating cakes in shops, and preparing meals.
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Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The test, Craig said, is whether the partnership produces something real for fans rather than just decorating the shirt.
—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
There are three compartments for forks, spoons, and knives, and two additional small compartments for tea spoons or cake decorating tips.
—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Blank walls can feel intimidating, but Rhea says this set of three framed prints makes decorating easy.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
For the latter, kids, families and pets are welcome to show their patriotic spirit by decorating their bikes, scooters, strollers, wagons or outfits in red, white, and blue.
—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Furniture From Only One Store Opting to furnish your living room with pieces from only one store or vendor may seem like an easy solution when decorating.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Other Décor Mistakes While designers agree that a catalog-style room is one of the biggest decorating pitfalls, there are a few other details that can have a similar effect.
—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Angelina Guatemala, 64, counted on federal food stamps after retiring a couple of years ago in Ogden, Kansas, from assorted jobs arranging flowers, decorating cakes in shops, and preparing meals.
—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorating
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The white button-down and black mini skirt combination is a classic pairing that's taken to the next level with rose-adorning pumps and bright red ankle socks.
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After adorning the classic sneaker with various flower details including roses, cherry blossoms and bluebells, a new trio of women’s Air Force 1s is blooming at the brink of summer.
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Iyo launched into her comeback, draping Morgan’s arm over the top rope before hitting a missile dropkick.
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The halter style left most of her back exposed, draping crystal and pearl-like embroidery across her shoulder blades, waist and hips.
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This factor was vastly dwarfed by organizational restructuring, budget cuts, and economic conditions, which are all far more standard explanations historically used by corporations to justify trimming jobs.
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Consider trimming a task list, then schedule a quiet break between meetings to recharge.
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Rather than dressing exclusively for high summer, the collection acknowledged the quieter moments—a cool breeze after sunset or the first hint of autumn creeping into late August.
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The accommodation includes an owner’s suite with a study, two dressing rooms, and dual bathrooms, plus three VIPs, four doubles, and two twins.
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