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
Whether gracing red carpets, celebrating peers, or taking over Halloween with unforgettable looks, the stars showed up this week with purpose.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
Spoon bread has been gracing Southern tables since the late 18th century.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Thank you to these worldwide phenomenons for gracing us at our small mom and pop shop.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home spanned about 3,800 square feet, with wood-burning fireplaces gracing the formal living and dining rooms on the main floor.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Like some of my (‘Blue Bloods’) cast mates, like Bridget Moynahan, gracing us with her presence and being a part of this.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Speaking of teams with still pristine records in the 2025-26 campaign and a growing penchant for gracing our timelines with goals… hello, Barcelona.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Her screen presence was unforgettable—equal parts fire and finesse—gracing everything from Gossip Girl and The Black Donnellys to Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Better Call Saul, and Law & Order.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Just one month after gracing the cover of Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players issue, Thomas has officially announced his next musical project, PHOLKS.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
Spoon bread has been gracing Southern tables since the late 18th century.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Thank you to these worldwide phenomenons for gracing us at our small mom and pop shop.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home spanned about 3,800 square feet, with wood-burning fireplaces gracing the formal living and dining rooms on the main floor.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Like some of my (‘Blue Bloods’) cast mates, like Bridget Moynahan, gracing us with her presence and being a part of this.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Speaking of teams with still pristine records in the 2025-26 campaign and a growing penchant for gracing our timelines with goals… hello, Barcelona.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Her screen presence was unforgettable—equal parts fire and finesse—gracing everything from Gossip Girl and The Black Donnellys to Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Better Call Saul, and Law & Order.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Just one month after gracing the cover of Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players issue, Thomas has officially announced his next musical project, PHOLKS.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gracing
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The program employs more than 700 women artisans who produce handwoven bands adorning each Zacapa bottle.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Their offices are clean and modern, with renderings of the arena project adorning the walls.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ahead of the holiday, Paris was also photographed decorating her house.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Chrome’s versatility, affordability, and natural shine give it fresh appeal for decorating, and the vibrant metallic is dressing up everyday decor and fixtures.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Gracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gracing. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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