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
Which celebrities and professional dancers will be gracing the ballroom this fall?
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Two curved cement block fireplaces gracing corners in the living room and primary bedroom provide further warmth, while rust-red concrete floors on the first floor lend a cozy pop of color.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
The industrial locale inspired many of the design choices for Soft Bar, with materials like natural stone gracing the tabletops, marble slabs on the bars, concrete covering the floors, steel throughout the staircase and original brick on the walls.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
That victory vaulted her to stardom back home and led to her gracing the cover of Vogue Philippines soon after.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Light and airy chiffon cakes have been gracing Southern sideboards since the 1920s, and this is our Test Kitchen's latest iteration of the vintage confection.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
Less than seven hours after Taylor Swift announced the title of her 12th album, Travis Kelce is gracing the cover of GQ magazine with a cover story diving into football, his next career move and life dating a superstar.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Two curved cement block fireplaces gracing corners in the living room and primary bedroom provide further warmth, while rust-red concrete floors on the first floor lend a cozy pop of color.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
The industrial locale inspired many of the design choices for Soft Bar, with materials like natural stone gracing the tabletops, marble slabs on the bars, concrete covering the floors, steel throughout the staircase and original brick on the walls.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
That victory vaulted her to stardom back home and led to her gracing the cover of Vogue Philippines soon after.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Light and airy chiffon cakes have been gracing Southern sideboards since the 1920s, and this is our Test Kitchen's latest iteration of the vintage confection.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
Less than seven hours after Taylor Swift announced the title of her 12th album, Travis Kelce is gracing the cover of GQ magazine with a cover story diving into football, his next career move and life dating a superstar.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gracing
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And for years running up to the current era, this has applied to sponsors adorning cars and tracks with their logos.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Seth created what is being used as promotional material for the Valparaiso Creative Council, adorning umbrellas for sale and other items.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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The mantelpiece is the perfect stage for fall decorating, offering an easy way to bring autumn indoors with rustic vibes and warm hues.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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How soon is too soon to kick off fall decorating?—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Gracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gracing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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