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as in attire
dressy clothing
attended the masquerade ball in the caparison of an Indian maharaja
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as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies
horses dressed in Old-West caparison for the parade
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
used to seeing him in a T-shirt and jeans, we were startled by the sight of strapping youth caparisoned for the prom in a tuxedo
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as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the state's rolling hills are even more becoming when they are caparisoned in the glorious colors of autumn
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But this year, according to a dress code reviewed by The Athletic, women have been told that strapless, off-the-shoulder and spaghetti-strap attire is not permitted, with illustrations of appropriate and inappropriate wear for both men and women.
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Shop More Loft Sales Talbots is the destination for elegant travel outfits and office-ready attire.
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The rear fenders are muscular without being bulky, and the tail has a clean, modern appearance that avoids excessive ornamentation.
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Scenes from the Old and New Testaments unfold across its length, set within an elaborate decorative scheme inspired by Roman ornamentation.
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Ed Sheeran strides to Taylor Swift wedding Ed Sheeran, clad in a bright aqua blue suit, arrived holding hands with wife Cherry Seaborn.
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Craig Cutright, clad in khakis and a light gray blazer, sat behind Machado.
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The stone lantern adorned with deer in Osaka Garden on the grounds of the Museum of Science and Industry is from the exhibition, and just southeast of there one of the stone structures from the World's Fair is now a Chicago Park District restroom.
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Fans have also indulged in a more modern Scottish tradition, adorning statues in both cities with traffic cones.
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For those who love a ‘50s feel but prefer not to resemble a costume from the Spirit Halloween catalog, the On 34th minidress has that nostalgic look with a contemporary feel.
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McDaniel had purchased multiple superhero and supervillain costumes from overseas that were delivered to the two addresses, the affidavit said, citing customs records.
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These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.
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But what if diversity wasn’t just a checkbox or an ornament for your outward-facing messaging?
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Style yours casually for daytime, then dress it up for fancy dinners.
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Because a robot cannot yet dress itself, zippers, snaps, magnets and detachable modular pieces make each garment easy to put on, remove and maintain.
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In fact, decorating your cubicle versus your laptop screen, might just be the way to move your career forward.
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For the little ones, bring their bike, wagon, scooter or stroller to decorate before taking a Liberty Lap through the park.
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“Caparison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caparison. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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