emblazing

verb

present participle of emblaze
1
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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2
as in illuminating
to supply with light a time when Broadway was emblazed by the lights of dozens of theaters

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblazing
  1. decorating
  2. illuminating
  3. adorning
  4. lighting
  5. draping
  6. brightening
Verb
  • The caffè is the most casual of the bunch, with big red armchairs and vintage posters decorating the walls.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • That’s why Tonsmeire heads to TJ Maxx for help decorating clients’ bathrooms.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of decorating
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  • If illness shows how memory can be lost, a parallel line of discovery is illuminating how it is built in the first place.
    — Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Wall Street Journal's Jason Zweig, who has a comprehensive grasp of financial history and a deft touch for illuminating it, explores the echoes here.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of illuminating
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  • But the very act of putting on a wearable—of willingly adorning oneself with a tiny computerized narc—is an act of surrender.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In the photo, the father-son duo was all smiles, adorning matching jiu-jitsu outfits.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of adorning
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  • In recent court hearings, Abdulkarim’s reason for allegedly lighting the goods on fire has played a central role.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, a tripod model adds just the right amount of mood lighting to a living room.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of lighting
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  • The three-layer cake was designed to reflect the structure of the reception room — fondant draped like the velvet draping on the walls adorned the sides of the cake, with edible pearl detailing.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Its medium weight feels substantial without being too heavy, and its 50 x 60 inch size is perfect for draping over a sofa or armchair.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of draping
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  • The fragrance-free formula contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which are the best lightweight, skin-brightening humectants for hydrating parched skin.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The narrow harvest window and vitamin C plus niacinamide combination are what set it apart from other brightening serums on shelves.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightening
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“Emblazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblazing. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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