as in decorative
serving to add beauty
adorning garlands of greenery can be seen all over the mansion at Christmastime
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as in decorating
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 adorning
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Videos on Chinese social media show people adorning their homes with red posters carrying well-wishing phrases, known as fai chun or chunlian, in an annual festive ritual.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
If Iran remains beautiful, then the idea of Persia is more than mere ornament adorning the corpse of an ancient civilization.
—Ramin Jahanbegloo, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
For the 2024 Le Nouveau Printemps festival in Toulouse, France, the artist produced Lady’s Glove, 2024, a public artwork adorning a 5G cell tower with vinyl foxglove stickers, an LED monitor playing videos, and an oversize aluminum heart charm.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The slim ankle strap kept the foot held in place, while adorning the bottom of the leg.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Finally, horsehair comprises the artistic element adorning the dash.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
On their website, the brand noted that more than 30 yards of French Chantilly lace went into the construction, and the 600 buttons adorning it are also covered in lace.
—Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
Local Los Angeles landmark Vasquez Rocks feature prominently at the back of the float, paying homage to its role as a frequent Star Trek filming location, with interactive transporters adorning the center of the float.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
The All’s Fair actress’s dramatic, parking lot-skimming outerwear featured silver grommet buckles adorning her wrist, and a matching waist-cinching belt.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Videos on Chinese social media show people adorning their homes with red posters carrying well-wishing phrases, known as fai chun or chunlian, in an annual festive ritual.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
If Iran remains beautiful, then the idea of Persia is more than mere ornament adorning the corpse of an ancient civilization.
—Ramin Jahanbegloo, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
For the 2024 Le Nouveau Printemps festival in Toulouse, France, the artist produced Lady’s Glove, 2024, a public artwork adorning a 5G cell tower with vinyl foxglove stickers, an LED monitor playing videos, and an oversize aluminum heart charm.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The slim ankle strap kept the foot held in place, while adorning the bottom of the leg.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Finally, horsehair comprises the artistic element adorning the dash.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
On their website, the brand noted that more than 30 yards of French Chantilly lace went into the construction, and the 600 buttons adorning it are also covered in lace.
—Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
Local Los Angeles landmark Vasquez Rocks feature prominently at the back of the float, paying homage to its role as a frequent Star Trek filming location, with interactive transporters adorning the center of the float.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorning
Adjective
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In addition to all the vases and tissue boxes Stephan recommends, make sure your book collection is punctuated with decorative bookends.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The parade usually includes cheerleaders, a marching band, decorative floats decked out in the champion’s colors, and the MVP player alongside Mickey and Minnie.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The model added a slight shimmer to her ensemble by decorating her Saint Laurent slingback pumps with dangling diamond anklets.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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If vibrant hues aren’t your thing, try decorating for the holiday with some gorgeous greenery like @gagirl_vintagedecor did on Instagram.—
Nomita Vaish-Taylor,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The lush mixed planting includes canna, coleus, ornamental grass, and rose campion.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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Women are ornamental to a world entirely populated and controlled by rich men.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The footage subsequently shows the suspect grabbing leaves from the front yard and draping them over the camera lens to avoid further detection.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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If more privacy is the goal though, try draping airy textiles like a silk scarf or a lace tablecloth to achieve a more closed-off situation.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Adorning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorning. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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