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as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
you could take a store-bought cake and fancify it so that it looks semi-homemade
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Adjective
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From sequins and white tees (yes, really) to frilly lace and pants, there are plenty of ways to style the naked dress.
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The analog girl in a digital world took the stage on Sunday evening to close out the festival wearing what looked like a mushroom cap on her head, accented by a frilly, droopy outfit that looked like it was designed by psilocybin.
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It is adorned with leather armchairs by Oscar Niemeyer, vintage carpets, a midcentury Kalmar glass chandelier, mirrors by Gio Ponti, and a red desk by Carlo Scarpa, resulting in a warm, cozy feel throughout.
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Charles, then 22, received his Royal Air Force pilot’s license in the presence of his late father Prince Philip, who was also dressed in his RAF uniform adorned with medals.
Adjective
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The 18-year-old followed that up with a showy performance at the World Championship and might be the most NHL-ready player in this draft.
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Perfect for cutting and drying, the showy flower heads consist of white flowers packed onto pyramidal panicles.
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The decor reflects the brand’s six pillars, from the deep red carpets to the (seemingly necessary for all whisky brands these days) partially copper walls, which are also decorated with artwork from Sir Peter Blake and David Carson.
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Zendaya sported a see-through little black dress decorated with floral embroidery and ruffles, layering it underneath a glittery floor-length coat complete with satin bell sleeves.
Adjective
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Keep accessories and outer layers minimal; a shoulder or bucket bag, jean jacket, or cardigan will keep this ‘fit from feeling overwrought.
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The leads can be overwrought, shouting lines across the stage while the Gothic-style doorways, sharp directional lighting and ooh-ahh practical effects do their complicated dance.
Adjective
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Twenty-six years later, Kaufman was tapped to score indie developer Yacht Club Games’s Mina the Hollower, a throwback to the look and feel of 8-bit GBC games but with the type of colossal world, grandiose story, and elaborate gameplay typically reserved to the Soulsborne games.
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Waning enthusiasm for SpaceX’s stock this week could serve as a reality check for those buying into Musk’s grandiose visions.
Adjective
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The warning that exuberant investors might not be quite rational sent temporary shivers through global stock markets.
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Rosie Randisi Presiding over one end of the resort’s iconic, 140-foot freshwater pool, the spa enjoys pride of place within the exuberant greenery of the 32-acre estate in the island’s pastoral north, far removed from Ibiza’s nightlife reputation.
Adjective
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Members of the monarchy wave from carriages, aristocrats don faintly cartoonish top hats and extravagant millinery threatens to obscure the view at every turn.
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The speakeasy-style room glows with a gold-leaf ceiling, ochre velvet sofas, and an extravagant cocktail menu.
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“Fancified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fancified. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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