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to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
delicate crystal figurines ornament the mantel over the fireplace
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Recent Examples of ornamented
Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Blazy’s Chanel was a story of lightness that began with transparent silk mousseline pieces and flourished into dresses and suits and dresses ornamented with layers of feathers.
—CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The nude number is appliquéd with lace and ornamented with stones.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Train cars will be ornamented with holiday lights and decorations.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2025
Overblown, ostentatious hybrids of classical and local styles, kitschily ornamented with classical detail, all on a scale meant to be overwhelming rather than inviting—that’s what Big Brother’s city hall always looks like.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
But certainly for most of the history, people looked to alligators or crocodiles to imagine what dinosaurs were like, and that’s drab and greenish and not ornamented.
—Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
The men are artfully dressed in Victorian silk dresses, their coiffed hair braided, and ornamented (in Park’s case) with a simple crown of three spheres.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Both of their homes are ornamented with distinct lines of grass and dirt on them around 2-3 feet above the ground, a marker for how high the water rose.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones are on display, along with silk textiles ornamented with velvet, damask and embroidery.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Blazy’s Chanel was a story of lightness that began with transparent silk mousseline pieces and flourished into dresses and suits and dresses ornamented with layers of feathers.
—CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The nude number is appliquéd with lace and ornamented with stones.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Train cars will be ornamented with holiday lights and decorations.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2025
Overblown, ostentatious hybrids of classical and local styles, kitschily ornamented with classical detail, all on a scale meant to be overwhelming rather than inviting—that’s what Big Brother’s city hall always looks like.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
But certainly for most of the history, people looked to alligators or crocodiles to imagine what dinosaurs were like, and that’s drab and greenish and not ornamented.
—Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
The men are artfully dressed in Victorian silk dresses, their coiffed hair braided, and ornamented (in Park’s case) with a simple crown of three spheres.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Both of their homes are ornamented with distinct lines of grass and dirt on them around 2-3 feet above the ground, a marker for how high the water rose.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamented
Adjective
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Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.—
Elaine Mallon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And every inch of the life-sized contract is adorned with the signatures of Knicks personnel.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bruce also shared some other photos of the prom couple, featuring Walker in his black tuxedo and Ava in a blush strapless dress adorned with rhinestones and a black bow.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.—
Wendy O'Dea,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2025
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Try mid-calf or ankle boots with a structured miniskirt with a sweater draped over the shoulders.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026
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With Green draped all over him, spearheading the Warriors’ blitzing defensive attack, Leonard was held scoreless for the first 11 minutes and 43 seconds of the fourth quarter, even as the Clippers force-fed him the ball down the stretch.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the years since, she's become a favorite on the carpet, consistently making the best dressed list at award shows, Cannes and fashion weeks across the globe.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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And few tributes captured that spirit quite like Myers — dressed head to toe as an ogre — standing before a room full of stars to tell the world just how much his co-star means to him.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On the decked out patio, a BBQ grill station, lots of outdoor seating, and an attractive outdoor heater invite you to spend just as much down time enjoying your outdoor surroundings.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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Brutalism resonates in the concrete displays and furniture of the ground floor, all decked in chalky off-white, including a monolithic centerpiece brick structure, while romance echoes in the upper floor — its amphitheater-like layout covered in maroon carpeting.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Shield little faces from the sun with embellished baseball hats -- styles so cute, kids will actually want to wear them.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The star embraced a futuristic look with embellished sunglasses, ear cuffs and a chin cuff.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Christmas market in Ban Jelačić Square has the city’s big, bedecked tree, concerts and cultural performances, plus market stalls selling gifts, handicrafts, and bites like fritule (crispy miniature doughnut balls).—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Ornamented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamented. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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