1
as in adorns
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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2
as in illumines
to supply with light
a time when Broadway was emblazed by the lights of dozens of theaters
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Verb
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This volume adorns a huge number of bedside tables for a reason.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026 -
Entry comes with a tug on the giant calligraphy brush that adorns the doorway.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Among the first illustrators Vicki represented was Robert Grossman, who eventually became Annie’s dad — his art still decorates the walls.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
15 May 2026
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My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The bright light of Alnitak, the easternmost star in Orion's Belt, illuminates the Flame Nebula (NGC 2024) to the left of the Horsehead, while Alnilam — the middle star in the hunter's belt — glows blue-white in the upper left.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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By pairing Coltrane’s expansive sound world with two contemporary feature films, ‘The Queen of My Dreams’ and ‘Mother of George,’ the project illuminates diasporic stories of displacement, identity, tradition, and transformation across continents.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Made from a lightweight, stretchy jersey material, this top naturally drapes gorgeously across the body.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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In her grief, Claire drapes her body over her beloved’s and just cries out in pain.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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But a drone show is still way safer than when your cousin lights a Roman candle off his cigarette at your family Fourth of July picnic.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Security wants honesty as the nurturing Moon lights your 2nd House of Finances, while reactive Uranus stands opposite in your 8th House of Shared Resources and demands updates.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
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“Emblazes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblazes. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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