as in adorns
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
gone are the days when the high school prom was held in the gym, which had been gussied up for the occasion
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His face adorns a banner at the Department of Justice’s headquarters, among others.—
Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
9 May 2026 -
His face adorns a banner at the Department of Justice's headquarters, among others.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The clean, green foliage decorates the plant through the growing season.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
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The classic quarter-zip is made with a soft, stretchy material that drapes beautifully and is easy to throw on after a round of golf or for a long-haul flight.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Every June, corporate America drapes itself in rainbow flags.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Gussies up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gussies%20up. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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