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
The athlete debuted his grown-out, curly brown hair that hung down well over his eyes and graced the bridge of his nose.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Be sure to sit on the patio to enjoy the soothing sounds of an in-ground water fountain display and the majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are graced by colorful sunsets in the evening.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Ariana Grande graced the Critics Choice Awards red carpet on January 4.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Familiar faces like Beyoncé, A’ja Wilson, and Naomi Campbell graced Sin City with their presence for the adrenaline-pumping weekend in November, whether from the coveted Bellagio Fountain Club or the ultra-exclusive trackside Paddock Club.
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
Those reflections gave emotional ballast to the high-gloss production designed for spectacle on Las Vegas’ most storied stage, which Adele, Cher, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion have graced.
—Melinda Sheckells, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2025
Housewives have graced the decks of the yachting franchise in the past, but never has a full cast chartered their own superyacht — and had their trip documented for both franchises.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Now that Thanksgiving is almost upon us, Trader Joe’s has graced its grocery aisles with a bounty of holiday dishes, sides, and desserts to enjoy.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
Of Monsters and Men hasn't graced a Nashville stage in more than a decade.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Be sure to sit on the patio to enjoy the soothing sounds of an in-ground water fountain display and the majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are graced by colorful sunsets in the evening.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Ariana Grande graced the Critics Choice Awards red carpet on January 4.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Familiar faces like Beyoncé, A’ja Wilson, and Naomi Campbell graced Sin City with their presence for the adrenaline-pumping weekend in November, whether from the coveted Bellagio Fountain Club or the ultra-exclusive trackside Paddock Club.
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
Those reflections gave emotional ballast to the high-gloss production designed for spectacle on Las Vegas’ most storied stage, which Adele, Cher, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion have graced.
—Melinda Sheckells, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2025
Housewives have graced the decks of the yachting franchise in the past, but never has a full cast chartered their own superyacht — and had their trip documented for both franchises.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Now that Thanksgiving is almost upon us, Trader Joe’s has graced its grocery aisles with a bounty of holiday dishes, sides, and desserts to enjoy.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
Of Monsters and Men hasn't graced a Nashville stage in more than a decade.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graced
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During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The facade is adorned with the brand’s signature cannage pattern, while inside there is Versailles parquet flooring similar to the Dior flagship at 30 Montaigne, the house’s historic address.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rosita, never having created a single ordinary thing in her 93 years, decorated the apartments with a kaleidoscopic sensibility born of a lifetime of collecting and experimenting.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the cookies are not decorated with Crumbl’s common drizzles, pipings or crumbles.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Large American flags were draped along the side of the main stage where The Beard & The Bird entertained guests with a blend of jazz, blues, and country music.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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His vehicle and post car from Precinct 6-Towson have been draped in bunting in front of the Baltimore County Public Safety Building in Towson.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Graced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graced. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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