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as in decorating
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 illuminating
to supply with light
a time when Broadway was emblazed by the lights of dozens of theaters
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Adding to the celebration, guests can enjoy an egg-decorating experience led by the Ritz-Carlton’s pastry team.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026 -
Wreaths are also custom to Ancient Greece, with Greeks traditionally decorating their front door with a flower wreath to symbolize welcoming nature into their homes.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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And the book is filled with illuminating stories, like the time the president of Argentina tried to use tariffs to boost manufacturing—and force BlackBerry to manufacture smartphones on a remote island near Antarctica.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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Researchers have discovered an extraordinary underwater cache of shipwrecks across 328 feet of seafloor in northeastern Libya, illuminating a once-thriving ancient port.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Academy Awards were no exception, with brilliant brooches, glittering gems, and sparkling strands adorning the A-list on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Lilies are a common Easter plant, adorning homes and churches across the Southeast during the spring.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Jean Paul Gaultier couture creation featured an asymmetrical design with three straps and draping details throughout.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Crude droplets rained over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes decimated oil depots, draping the Iranian capital in a dense smog.—
Gavin J. Quinton
March 10,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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On Friday, hundreds of Kurds carried flames in a procession up the mountain under purple-black storm clouds, leaving the burning burlap torches lighting the darkness next to a giant Kurdish flag unfurled by the path.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
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Plus, Seattle hasn’t been lighting it up, with only five goals scored across four games.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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More than a body moisturizer, Crepe Control Tightening Body Cream is a transforming treatment, packed with peptides plus lifting and brightening agents to visibly tighten and even skin tone.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Common ingredients include hyaluronic acid to help with hydration, peptides for skin plumping, retinals for fine lines and vitamin C for brightening the under-eye area.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Emblazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblazing. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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