as in adorning
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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The program employs more than 700 women artisans who produce handwoven bands adorning each Zacapa bottle.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025 -
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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For me, decorating is self-care.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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“Ornamenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamenting. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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