as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
decorated the mansion's hallways with priceless paintings and luxurious tapestries
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Recent Examples of decorate
Also available, a St. Patrick’s Day Cake, decorated with a rainbow, pot of gold and sprinkles.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
In the warmer months, a back patio decorated with fairy lights is the ideal spot to toast with friends.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 2 July 2025
Each location looks different, decorated with original artwork that celebrates the brand’s past, according to a release.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
The 10-screen theater at the Village at San Antonio Center is decorated with robot toys, a wall of movie posters featuring robots and even has Dumbots, an upstairs lounge with a name inspired by some of the less-intelligent bots in movie history.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
In the warmer months, a back patio decorated with fairy lights is the ideal spot to toast with friends.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 2 July 2025
Each location looks different, decorated with original artwork that celebrates the brand’s past, according to a release.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
The 10-screen theater at the Village at San Antonio Center is decorated with robot toys, a wall of movie posters featuring robots and even has Dumbots, an upstairs lounge with a name inspired by some of the less-intelligent bots in movie history.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorate
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Both pieces of the swimsuit were adorned with crystal embellishments.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This is an excellent, strange little book that appeared in 2011 and had a profound impact on me, and apparently on Florence Welch who adorns the cover with a generous quote.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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The soft, lightweight fabric is breathable and can offer a layer of sun protection when draped over your shoulders at the beach—or even double as a blanket for an impromptu picnic by the shore.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Lena Dunham is sitting in bed, draped in a pink tulle gown fit for a princess, reading a book about torture.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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“Decorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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