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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The piece is abstract, and combines — to break it down for the sake of easy discussion — the shape of a railroad trestle adorned with hummingbird feathers.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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Along with her Meer Couture coat, Queen Mathilde wore a pair of Jimmy Choo pointed-toe suede heels with her daytime event attire, as well as a statement Fabienne Delvigne headband, crafted in navy silk velvet and adorned with delicate leaves created in velvet felt, per the brand.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On a recent visit, each one was decorated as a different animal, except for the ube berry, which featured a berry mascarpone topping with ube icing.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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His interpretation of Baccarat’s Zenith chandelier is to be sold as a one-off art piece, complete with its scaffolding crate decorated with old keyboards, sunglasses and badminton rackets.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Natural light spills onto a wooden floor, his houndstooth-upholstered armchair, the low-slung couch draped with a colorful Guatemalan blanket.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Teyana Taylor also went the cutout route in a black Schiaparelli dress that draped around her body.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Graced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graced. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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