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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the days when movies were shown in palaces that were lavishly emblazed to look like ancient Egypt or exotic Arabia
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as in to illumine
to supply with light
a time when Broadway was emblazed by the lights of dozens of theaters
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Families can enjoy painting a watercolor on the terrace with local artist Nancy Willis or a cookie-decorating class with Pastry Chef Celine Plano.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025 -
Its reversible design offers you the unique opportunity to decorate with the seasons—the lighter side for spring and summer and the darker to capture the moodiness of fall and winter.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rev 21:10), an ark of salvation sailing through the waters of history and a beacon that illumines the dark nights of this world.—
Daniel Burke,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Best of all, the common spaces are big and bright, adorned with enviable furniture and inviting nooks.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Beautiful caverns adorned with foliage and flowers are frequently sandwiched between dungeons filled with cages and cold steel.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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The year's three final full moons will illuminate Michigan skies and appear larger and brighter in the night sky the usual.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Malaysia's story illuminates how diverse communities can federate while preserving distinct identities.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Threshold Chenille Throw Blanket Measuring 50 by 70 inches, the throw is large enough to drape across a sofa, bed, or an accent chair to add texture to a room while compact enough to fold up and take with you.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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But Franc Fernandez, the designer of the dress that is today on display at the Park MGM in Las Vegas, had worked three long days to create it, draping butcher cuts on a mannequin torso.—
Steve Knopper,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Add these Monday moose throw pillows to your bed or sofa with an array of fall hues from deep brown to light beige for an easy decor hack.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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That moment lit a fuse that would burn quietly for years—through scuba certifications at 13, political science degrees, work in education reform, and a growing awareness that climate change was the thread pulling everything apart.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Emblaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblaze. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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