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to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
delicate crystal figurines ornament the mantel over the fireplace
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Recent Examples of ornamented
Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Blazy’s Chanel was a story of lightness that began with transparent silk mousseline pieces and flourished into dresses and suits and dresses ornamented with layers of feathers.
—CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The nude number is appliquéd with lace and ornamented with stones.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Train cars will be ornamented with holiday lights and decorations.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2025
Overblown, ostentatious hybrids of classical and local styles, kitschily ornamented with classical detail, all on a scale meant to be overwhelming rather than inviting—that’s what Big Brother’s city hall always looks like.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
But certainly for most of the history, people looked to alligators or crocodiles to imagine what dinosaurs were like, and that’s drab and greenish and not ornamented.
—Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
The men are artfully dressed in Victorian silk dresses, their coiffed hair braided, and ornamented (in Park’s case) with a simple crown of three spheres.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Both of their homes are ornamented with distinct lines of grass and dirt on them around 2-3 feet above the ground, a marker for how high the water rose.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones are on display, along with silk textiles ornamented with velvet, damask and embroidery.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Blazy’s Chanel was a story of lightness that began with transparent silk mousseline pieces and flourished into dresses and suits and dresses ornamented with layers of feathers.
—CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The nude number is appliquéd with lace and ornamented with stones.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Train cars will be ornamented with holiday lights and decorations.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2025
Overblown, ostentatious hybrids of classical and local styles, kitschily ornamented with classical detail, all on a scale meant to be overwhelming rather than inviting—that’s what Big Brother’s city hall always looks like.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
But certainly for most of the history, people looked to alligators or crocodiles to imagine what dinosaurs were like, and that’s drab and greenish and not ornamented.
—Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
The men are artfully dressed in Victorian silk dresses, their coiffed hair braided, and ornamented (in Park’s case) with a simple crown of three spheres.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Both of their homes are ornamented with distinct lines of grass and dirt on them around 2-3 feet above the ground, a marker for how high the water rose.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamented
Adjective
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The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, pants adorned with metallic accents, fringe jackets, and handbags reinforce the trend’s strong cowgirl foundation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.—
Wendy O'Dea,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2025
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Black bunting is now draped over the Walnuttown Fire and Rescue station's garage doors, fire trucks and both men's lockers as the department mourns the losses of Buck and 56-year-old Assistant Chief Robert Shick.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The actor and musician showed up to a photo call for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Tokyo on March 26, 2026, dressed head to toe in a onesie of his character Bowser.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Irene Yu, 40, and Kiet Pham, 43, came dressed as Hannah and her best friend Lily (played by Emily Osment).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Brutalism resonates in the concrete displays and furniture of the ground floor, all decked in chalky off-white, including a monolithic centerpiece brick structure, while romance echoes in the upper floor — its amphitheater-like layout covered in maroon carpeting.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, the house has been known primarily for turning out dress watches, many of which—on the higher end—come decked in diamonds and precious gems in keeping with its reputation as a top-tier jeweler.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And even when the original clips of viral moments are authentic, they’re increasingly used as a launching point for embellished narratives and AI content – to capture an invested audience.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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This evening, Zendaya attended the Rome premiere of The Drama in a black Armani Privé gown, featuring an embellished and very low scoop neck and structural waist.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Christmas market in Ban Jelačić Square has the city’s big, bedecked tree, concerts and cultural performances, plus market stalls selling gifts, handicrafts, and bites like fritule (crispy miniature doughnut balls).—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Ornamented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamented. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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