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to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the Sultan's tent was richly adorned with thick tapestries and gleaming gold candlesticks
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Recent Examples of adorned
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
However, that does not stop Glenn from proudly waving and exchanging Olympic pins adorned with the trans pride flag.
—Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
The completely alfresco restaurant is adorned with picnic tables spread across two levels and dreamy string lights.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
However, to date, the relationship has been the best, as it has been adorned with love, kindness, joy and fulfillment.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
The pink and purple bag is adorned with hearts, and inside you’ll find white chocolate truffles beneath shiny pink wrappers.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
All came adorned and unrepentant in their right to adornment.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Both hold long bamboo sticks adorned with orange flags.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Upon entering the foyer, I was greeted by a growling animatronic Chewbacca, playfully adorned with a Christmas hat for the holiday season.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
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Lady Gaga, meanwhile, sported a blue flamenco dress by Luar, adorned with a brooch modeled on Puerto Rico’s national flower, the Flor de Maga.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
However, that does not stop Glenn from proudly waving and exchanging Olympic pins adorned with the trans pride flag.
—Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
The completely alfresco restaurant is adorned with picnic tables spread across two levels and dreamy string lights.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
However, to date, the relationship has been the best, as it has been adorned with love, kindness, joy and fulfillment.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
The pink and purple bag is adorned with hearts, and inside you’ll find white chocolate truffles beneath shiny pink wrappers.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
All came adorned and unrepentant in their right to adornment.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Both hold long bamboo sticks adorned with orange flags.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Upon entering the foyer, I was greeted by a growling animatronic Chewbacca, playfully adorned with a Christmas hat for the holiday season.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorned
Adjective
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Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On this day, as the NHL chartered most of its Olympians to Milan and teams stepped into a rink draped in Olympic logos for practice, the dream became real.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The low-down dive bar is draped in painterly shadows inspired by Renaissance masters, the stale cigarette stench palpable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Christmas market in Ban Jelačić Square has the city’s big, bedecked tree, concerts and cultural performances, plus market stalls selling gifts, handicrafts, and bites like fritule (crispy miniature doughnut balls).—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.—
Wendy O'Dea,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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In recent years, the house has been known primarily for turning out dress watches, many of which—on the higher end—come decked in diamonds and precious gems in keeping with its reputation as a top-tier jeweler.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2026
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There is a famous image of a bireme, from a relief found at the Assyrian palace at Nineveh (in modern Iraq, near Mosul), that clearly illustrates the use of a decked warship with two levels of oars.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Another smartly dressed man appears, smiling, and guides us into a discreet anteroom.—
Caroline Law,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Macdonald, a business major at the University of Georgia at the time, came dressed in a full blue suit and tie.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Already known for her skin-baring fashions, Kardashian took her style to the next level in a catsuit made out of sheer and embellished lace that showed her SKIMS bra underneath.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the center of it all, Yerin Ha radiates in a shimmering empire waist gown, silver gloves, and an embellished mask.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Apart from all the construction supplies and labor constraints, another major expense for the plants is the enriched uranium that sources the nuclear fuel, especially when Russia dominates almost half of the global uranium enrichment market.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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From a sufficiently massive, sufficiently cold cloud of material, whether pristine or enriched, gravitational collapse will begin to occur.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Adorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorned. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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