as in decorated
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
you could pretty up the room rather inexpensively simply by painting it
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Its Legends Program introduces guests to world-class athletes—think NFL legends, soccer pros, and decorated Olympians—for exclusive sports clinics.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Designed by the Greek creative studio House of Shila, each room is decorated with a mix of bespoke creations, commissioned pieces, or one-of-a-kind finds from Athenian antique stores.—
Stephanie Gavan,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The facade is adorned with the brand’s signature cannage pattern, while inside there is Versailles parquet flooring similar to the Dior flagship at 30 Montaigne, the house’s historic address.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Prettied (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prettied%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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