as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
I hope that you will grace our gathering with your presence
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Recent Examples of graced
Sandy Liang graced us with so much darling fashion inspo, including fluffy heels that look like bunny slippers.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
On the one hand, far more blooms than normal graced the desert all winter long.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Many of the familiar titles have not graced the Bass Hall stage since 2019 at the latest, said Jason Wise, Performing Arts senior vice president.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
The last time Shakira graced the storied Zócalo plaza was in 2007.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
Beyoncé graced the March/April cover of Essence Magazine the same year to promote the line.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Body-positive and body-neutral influencers have thrived on social media over the past decade, and plus-size models like Ashley Graham have graced the cover of Sports Illustrated.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2026
Every recipe that was graced by it—side dishes, salads, and desserts—seemed otherworldly once it was added.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Familiar faces such as Shaun White and Stanley Tucci graced the red carpet ahead of the beginning of the opening ceremony.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
On the one hand, far more blooms than normal graced the desert all winter long.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Many of the familiar titles have not graced the Bass Hall stage since 2019 at the latest, said Jason Wise, Performing Arts senior vice president.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
The last time Shakira graced the storied Zócalo plaza was in 2007.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
Beyoncé graced the March/April cover of Essence Magazine the same year to promote the line.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Body-positive and body-neutral influencers have thrived on social media over the past decade, and plus-size models like Ashley Graham have graced the cover of Sports Illustrated.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2026
Every recipe that was graced by it—side dishes, salads, and desserts—seemed otherworldly once it was added.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Familiar faces such as Shaun White and Stanley Tucci graced the red carpet ahead of the beginning of the opening ceremony.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graced
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Its patterned black print was adorned by a chunky turquoise beaded piping.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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The lightweight LyreBird Silky Oversized Pajama Shirt is $58 off and adorned with cherries, while the LyreBird Hearts Scalloped Cropped Pants feature a charming scalloped hem in a flattering cropped cut for 43 percent off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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With sales now underway and professionally decorated model homes open, Gatherpoint invites buyers to preview its unique lifestyle and explore 16 home designs, including brand-new floor plans and architectural elevations.—
Pulte Homes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The cloth bears are festively decorated.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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The two players spoke to KSDK-TV with an American flag draped over each of their shoulders.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Neon parrakeets flocked over live oaks draped in Spanish moss.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Graced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graced. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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