as in adorning
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 gracing
The biggest names in film and television — who were voted on by over 160,000 members of the SAG-AFTRA union that presents the awards each year — are going to be gracing the 2026 Actor Awards red carpet, joined by those who aren’t nominees but still want to cheer on their fellow talent.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
London — Most days, the country’s top newspapers have a wide range of photos gracing their front pages.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Singer and rapper Bad Bunny may be gracing the stage as the performer at Sunday's Super Bowl LX halftime show, but his beginnings started thousands of miles away in Puerto Rico with his mother, father, and two brothers.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Ribollita is a Portland mainstay that’s been gracing the East End since 1996.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Sabrina Carpenter Sabrina Carpenter will be gracing the Grammys stage for a second consecutive year.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2026
Other camellia species were noted and grown for their flowers gracing gardens of temples and nobility.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Since the totality is gracing Libya and Egypt, clear skies are almost guaranteed for the astounding event—a welcome piece of news for anyone who remembers the clouds that spoiled visibility in parts of North America during the 2024 eclipse.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The evening's affair—hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler for the fourth year running—served as the official kickoff to the awards season, with film and television's biggest celebrities gracing the red carpet in their most glamorous attire.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
London — Most days, the country’s top newspapers have a wide range of photos gracing their front pages.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Singer and rapper Bad Bunny may be gracing the stage as the performer at Sunday's Super Bowl LX halftime show, but his beginnings started thousands of miles away in Puerto Rico with his mother, father, and two brothers.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Ribollita is a Portland mainstay that’s been gracing the East End since 1996.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Sabrina Carpenter Sabrina Carpenter will be gracing the Grammys stage for a second consecutive year.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2026
Other camellia species were noted and grown for their flowers gracing gardens of temples and nobility.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Since the totality is gracing Libya and Egypt, clear skies are almost guaranteed for the astounding event—a welcome piece of news for anyone who remembers the clouds that spoiled visibility in parts of North America during the 2024 eclipse.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The evening's affair—hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler for the fourth year running—served as the official kickoff to the awards season, with film and television's biggest celebrities gracing the red carpet in their most glamorous attire.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gracing
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The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The largest item found at the Boise tattoo shop is the rocket adorning the teal-and-black building’s roof.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The iconic cherry trees decorating the nation’s capital will hit peak bloom between March 29 and April 1, the National Park Service predicted Thursday.—
Kendall Staton,
Washington Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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But Michaels’ latest expansion will truly cement the brand’s status as a one-stop shop for every occasion, from decorating to gifting.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gracing. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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