How to Use adorn in a Sentence

adorn

verb
  • Her paintings adorn the walls.
  • The cat, still adorned in her sari, gazes up at her with wide eyes.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Add a pop of color, intricate parting, or adorn with beads and clips.
    Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 22 June 2022
  • On a nearby table, a photo of Tyler adorns a vase filled with roses, hydrangeas and irises.
    John Johnston, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Golden bows adorn the label and convey the gift-giving spirit of the holiday season across the globe.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Rows of graphic t-shirts, featuring Korn, Mac Miller, and Aaliyah, adorn a side wall.
    Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The fragrance itself offers a soft, powdery rose scent—think Parisian boudoir adorned in pink velvets, fine fabrics, and aesthetic little cakes.
    Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Dim lighting, an oyster shell chandelier, and gilded mirrors adorn the interior of this casual-hip spot.
    Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2022
  • Portrayals of women in domestic settings adorn the artifact.
    Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2022
  • In the lounge, positioned above the DJ booth, skulls adorn the wall.
    Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2022
  • And they’re adorned with hardware that’s easy to pull and see.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The kooky shapes that adorn Weird Barbie’s home were built from scratch.
    María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Clip on the snowshoes and head out back to adorn the trees with paper snowflakes!
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The vintage dress was adorned with a bevy of pearl and crystals.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Like the ghosts and ghouls that adorn front lawns, Halloween can be brought back to life.
    Kate Lindsay, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The baskets will adorn the Frog Bridge for the holidays.
    Melanie Savage, Hartford Courant, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Annie Sloan adorned this space with a strand of pint-sized presents.
    Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Trim and style the straw (refer to video) and adorn with wired star ribbon.
    Terri Robertson, Country Living, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Of course, one of the best parts of the Boarding House Meatloaf is the homemade sauce that adorns the dish.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The walls here are adorned with images of sequined fruit.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Large pieces of art from different parts of the world adorn each wall.
    Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022
  • The singer sported a tiger print minidress adorned with crystals, beads and fringe.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Aug. 2024
  • The painting adorns the main wall of the institute’s Diego Rivera Gallery.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2023
  • Images of Kid Rock’s platinum records adorn the garage doors.
    David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
  • Done in black and white monochrome, it’s adorned with leather-and-check tweed and patchwork styles.
    Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2024
  • His home was among those Basquiat adorned with many drawings.
    Lily Moayeri, Variety, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Now, in her return to D.C., her image adorns the side of the main stadium.
    Sapna Bansil, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The couple matched in green jackets, both adorned with a red poppy pin.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Along with a white bike, the memorial is adorned with bougainvillea, a plaque with George’s name and a sign on a street pole.
    Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Each nail was adorned with 3D decals that looked similar to the charms on her Birkin bag.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 26 July 2023

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