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gracing

present participle of grace

Example Sentences

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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. 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
Verb
  • Kate wore a black Alessandra Rich dress with a white collar and white lace detailing, adorning it with a red poppy flower in her lapel and a cross necklace.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
  • The celebration is necessary, considering HomeGoods conducted a survey that found 63 percent of people (among 1,000 early decorators and 500 non-early decorators) believe adorning your space early invites judgment.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • For me, decorating is self-care.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The rise of this trend for the 2025 holiday season seems in line with this year’s general propensity for bringing back classic and retro themes for hosting and decorating, starting with winter fondue parties and landing us in a cozy plaid Christmas.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Gracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gracing. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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