EMBLAZED Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words

emblazed

verb

past tense of emblaze

as in adorned

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the days when movies were shown in palaces that were lavishly emblazed to look like ancient Egypt or exotic Arabia

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as in illuminated

to supply with light a time when Broadway was emblazed by the lights of dozens of theaters

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Two small balconies overlook the circular driveway and a tiered fountain adorned with frogs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
All are adorned with jewels and tails made of real horsehair, many of which have been eaten by squirrels or other critters.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of adorned

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This story of a West Virginia family with a very unusual tradition has notes of Edward Gorey and Rebecca, but Chronister creates a world all her own, its mossy darkness illuminated by flashes of humor.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Dinner was served family-style at two long tables illuminated by hundreds of candles.

— Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of illuminated

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In one photo, Duff posed on the sand holding a fresh coconut decorated with a flower, while wearing oversized sunglasses and a dark baseball cap.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Among the items back on Greek soil are black- and red-figure vessels, some with handles, decorated with scenes from Greek mythology, and would have been used in everyday life or as burial offerings.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of decorated

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Under constant threats from above, residents live largely in a spider’s world, with roads, sidewalks and gas stations draped in netting to entangle drones.

— Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2026
The walls were draped with red velvet, while tables were spread with candles and garland.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of draped

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Amenities and experiences Dimly lit, the ground floor feels like a cozy living room with Texas limestone, reclaimed wood, and comfy seating by a fireplace—a nice contrast to Austin’s persistently bright outdoors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
The whale’s gullet is flickeringly lit by a bioluminescent jellyfish that Jay sort of befriends.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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