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ornamenting

verb

present participle of ornament
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamenting
  1. adorning
  2. decorating
Verb
  • Leo won't get a glimpse of the mosaics by an ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women adorning the façade of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • This means the aurora might be worth staying awake for, especially with a crescent moon adorning the night sky.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of adorning
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  • Rosemary had a role in the millinery department, and John was part of the team that was painting and decorating the store.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
  • For families coming from out-of-state, turnkey dorm decorating can help relieve stress.
    — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of decorating
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“Ornamenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamenting. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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