gracing

present participle of grace

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Recent Examples of gracing Hawk’s a local legend around SD, also known for his own skateboard company, Birdhouse Skateboards and the gracing presence of some on-screen cameos here and there. Bridget Knowles, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Cara Delevingne is gracing the cover of Playboy's summer issue—and has the sultry look to prove it. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 14 July 2026 Its volcanic origins explain the kaleidoscope of colors gracing the rugged cliffs and coastlines. Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 After gracing the ramps of the Guggenheim with their pop-projecting presence, BTS have turned their eyes to another museum as part of a marketing campaign for its latest world tour. Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026 While gracing the covers of Vogue and Elle and working with major brands like Dior and Versace, the supermodel has struggled with the disease. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Despite gracing the pages of numerous magazines, including Vogue, the star was dealing with a range of physical challenges. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 The team’s biggest issues will grow into outsized proportions and appear on television shows where the Mara family would prefer never to see their logo gracing the screen. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026 Actor Cate Blanchett, here gracing the May 16 screening of James Gray’s Paper Tiger, definitely got the memo on the merits of the black sheath, and has kept the whole train/no-train/big-dress/little-dress debate begun at last year’s festival down to a dull roar. Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gracing
Verb
  • Black shirt, black shorts, thin sheen of sweat adorning his expressive forehead.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • Aside from the art adorning the bakeware and towels, Yeh’s lifestyle and personality are also infused into the assortment’s physical design.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • September 23 – October 22 If the arrangement is not working, stop decorating it.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this month, The 704 Way held a free shoe decorating popup at Archive CLT, a northwest Charlotte coffee shop.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

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“Gracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gracing. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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