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as in twisted
to cause to twine about one another
decided to wreathe the grapevines into a beribboned swag to give the room the "country look"
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as in interspersed
to scatter or set here and there among other things
wreathed small flowers into the design for the wallpaper
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as in surrounded
to form a circle around
pretty ribbons wreathed the flower girl's braided bun
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Recent Examples of wreathed
Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Marinated salmon and confit artichoke arrived wreathed in smoke under a glass cloche to heighten our attention to umami.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Then, in the distance, a camera flash lit up a hellish sight—wreathed in the smoke from village fires, a great black pipe organ, as tall as the houses on either side, heaved and rolled across the square.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 21 Dec. 2025
One of the best and most distinctive albums this year sounded like a falling anvil wreathed in flames.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 16 Dec. 2025
Solaris Plaza turns into an outdoor ice-skating rink festooned with twinkling lights and wreathed by restaurants and firepits.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2025
The man stood there, his face wreathed in smoke from the cigarette between his lips.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
In the low light, rocky walls loom, wreathed in fog from the hot water.
—Brienne Walsh, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In the face-cream advertisement, M remained wreathed in the pink flowers of spring.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
Residents looked on in awe as atmospheric friction brought on by the blistering speed of re-entry wreathed the capsule's heat shield in glowing plasma.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Marinated salmon and confit artichoke arrived wreathed in smoke under a glass cloche to heighten our attention to umami.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Then, in the distance, a camera flash lit up a hellish sight—wreathed in the smoke from village fires, a great black pipe organ, as tall as the houses on either side, heaved and rolled across the square.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 21 Dec. 2025
One of the best and most distinctive albums this year sounded like a falling anvil wreathed in flames.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 16 Dec. 2025
Solaris Plaza turns into an outdoor ice-skating rink festooned with twinkling lights and wreathed by restaurants and firepits.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2025
The man stood there, his face wreathed in smoke from the cigarette between his lips.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
In the low light, rocky walls loom, wreathed in fog from the hot water.
—Brienne Walsh, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wreathed
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Models held fringed bags that resembled early spring grass clippings, wore shoes covered in pink petals, and carried leafy green stems as parasols.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Per her styling playbook, start with &Daughter’s chunky V-neck sweater layered over a grey knit midi skirt and finished with a fringed cashmere scarf.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hairstylist Bryce Scarlett pulled it back from her face and twisted it into a low updo with tiny, delicate curling tendrils on either side of the star's face, allowing the gown to shine from the front but adding beautiful detail at the back.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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This corona gets all twisted up with magnetic fields, building up tension until, boom, a flare lets it all out.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The opposite wall of the store features long shelves with Glassman’s collection of vintage glass, decorative dishes and bowls, interspersed with new merchandise.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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This period isn’t bereft of opportunity, but it’s interspersed with learning experiences at the hands of people who still haven’t done any self-mastery work.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The airspace over Los Angeles is among the most congested in the world, but the Hollywood Burbank Airport is uniquely situated in the base of a valley surrounded by mountains on all sides, creating extremely tight parameters around the midsize airport.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The indoor heated swimming pool is a treasure, surrounded by chaise lounges stacked with thick towels.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Much like Malcolm and Eddie, Shawn and Marlon Williams were polar opposites, with one being straight laced and cool, while the other constantly created havoc.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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After the game, Kidd was asked about the critiques and dismissed the question with an expletive-laced response, using the F-word four times.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Her choice of accessories included a gold choker braided with pink gemstones, which further added a touch of gothic romanticism to her look.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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Native to Central and South America, money trees are popular houseplants with glossy green leaves and slender trunks, which are often braided for aesthetics.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cook the beef low and slow in a 275° F oven for 1¼ to 1½ hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the horizontal end of the tenderloin reads 125° F for rare or 135° F for medium-rare at the center.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Vonn had a partial titanium replacement inserted in her right knee in 2024 and then returned to ski racing last season after nearly six years of retirement.—
Andrew Dampf,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Its head doesn’t resemble the shape of a skull, like most other humanoids, but instead a cylinder with a flat face encircled by a ring of light.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Within moments, a small crowd of counter-protesters encircled him.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Wreathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wreathed. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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