as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
I hope that you will grace our gathering with your presence
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Recent Examples of graced
Every recipe that was graced by it—side dishes, salads, and desserts—seemed otherworldly once it was added.
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Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Familiar faces such as Shaun White and Stanley Tucci graced the red carpet ahead of the beginning of the opening ceremony.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
The billionaire founder graced the cover of Complex wearing charcoal gray leggings designed in collaboration with Nike, a tiny gray workout towel over her shoulders, and matching fingerless gloves.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Surrounded by natural splendor and graced with amenities that enrich contemporary life, Red Ledges offers an unparalleled choice for a rich and meaningful lifestyle.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
The iconic actress graced the big screens as Kevin McAllister’s mom in Home Alone and Home Alone 2, Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice and its sequel, and on the small screens as Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Jan. 2026
He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
With this year being the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Ball anime, we’ve been graced with a new video scored by Hans Zimmer and details on a new anime series.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The loss spoiled a debut that had been perhaps the most anticipated at USC in at least half a decade, since Evan Mobley graced the Galen Center court in 2021.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Familiar faces such as Shaun White and Stanley Tucci graced the red carpet ahead of the beginning of the opening ceremony.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
The billionaire founder graced the cover of Complex wearing charcoal gray leggings designed in collaboration with Nike, a tiny gray workout towel over her shoulders, and matching fingerless gloves.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Surrounded by natural splendor and graced with amenities that enrich contemporary life, Red Ledges offers an unparalleled choice for a rich and meaningful lifestyle.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
The iconic actress graced the big screens as Kevin McAllister’s mom in Home Alone and Home Alone 2, Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice and its sequel, and on the small screens as Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Jan. 2026
He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
With this year being the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Ball anime, we’ve been graced with a new video scored by Hans Zimmer and details on a new anime series.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The loss spoiled a debut that had been perhaps the most anticipated at USC in at least half a decade, since Evan Mobley graced the Galen Center court in 2021.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graced
Verb
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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
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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
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Diana decorated her marital home with cheerful, cozy furniture, crafting a high-English space with designer Dudley Poplak.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The tech executive already had a deep background in basketball as his sons were decorated players at nearby San Ramon Valley.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Graced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graced. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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