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
ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The star adorning the space above 6 o’clock also harks back to 1950s timepieces from Omega.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
The colorful flying insects adorning the mural near 64th Street and Becher Place in West Allis could soon be joined by real-life counterparts — if a local group achieves its goal of transforming the area into a prairie pollinator garden.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The 2026 Academy Awards were no exception, with brilliant brooches, glittering gems, and sparkling strands adorning the A-list on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Lilies are a common Easter plant, adorning homes and churches across the Southeast during the spring.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Looks best with a few bottles of Chartreuse adorning it.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The largest item found at the Boise tattoo shop is the rocket adorning the teal-and-black building’s roof.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
During the Catholic holiday of Palm Sunday, hundreds of pajareros from across the country flock to Mexico City and decorate 10-foot-tall stacks of cages, adorning them with bright flowers, tinsel and images of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The star adorning the space above 6 o’clock also harks back to 1950s timepieces from Omega.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
The colorful flying insects adorning the mural near 64th Street and Becher Place in West Allis could soon be joined by real-life counterparts — if a local group achieves its goal of transforming the area into a prairie pollinator garden.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The 2026 Academy Awards were no exception, with brilliant brooches, glittering gems, and sparkling strands adorning the A-list on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Lilies are a common Easter plant, adorning homes and churches across the Southeast during the spring.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Looks best with a few bottles of Chartreuse adorning it.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The largest item found at the Boise tattoo shop is the rocket adorning the teal-and-black building’s roof.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorning
Adjective
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Projects are moving away from decorative finishes toward natural materials—wood, stone, and layered surfaces that hold up over time.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Always a quick study, Chamberlain has followed up that initial foray with a collection of furniture and decorative accessories for West Elm.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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England, who spent years working in hospitality, as well as in retail management, has dreamed of opening her own place for years and spent two years preparing Kaos by obtaining permits, a liquor license, preparing the kitchen and thoughtfully decorating.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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And that's cumulative, including the time spent decorating and the time spent hiding during the Easter egg hunt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But none of these ornamental flourishes can conceal his fundamental incuriosity.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Like the conventional, more ornamental Fritillaries used for bulb planting, its flowers have a lampshade look.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead of quietly draping over the bed, the fabric is shown suspended above it while both cats dangle from the material, clinging on with their paws before launching themselves down onto the mattress.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Instead of draping yourself in lace (which can feel a bit overdone), try a flowy white gown with a delicate floral pattern for events like showers, parties, and rehearsal dinners.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Adorning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorning. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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