as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
had fancied up his van so much that it was virtually a palace on wheels
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Lester’s, the hotel’s restaurant, will open in the annex next door in summer 2026, but a full breakfast is served daily in the cozy on-site bar adorned with nautical paintings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026 -
Each chair was also adorned with a handmade fan to ward off the late afternoon heat, according to Italian media.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Zrike 8-Piece Ceramic Food Storage Set This eight-piece ceramic container set is decorated with illustrations of Snoopy, Woodstock, and summer cherries.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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