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Recent Examples of accessorize
Wedding season is quickly approaching, and while others might tell you to simply accessorize your favorite LBD—again—the best wedding guest suits and sets are perfectly apropos when celebrating your nearest and dearest.
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Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
The rotating calendar can show dates in either month-and-day or day-and-month formats and also comes with lanterns, firecrackers, and red envelopes to accessorize your calendar with even more good luck.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2026
Individually, each of these necklaces is enough to accessorize with; together, their different styles offer a more interesting approach to layering jewelry.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Henson’s jewelry included an emerald ring and delicate earrings to further accessorize the dramatic look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
The rotating calendar can show dates in either month-and-day or day-and-month formats and also comes with lanterns, firecrackers, and red envelopes to accessorize your calendar with even more good luck.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2026
Individually, each of these necklaces is enough to accessorize with; together, their different styles offer a more interesting approach to layering jewelry.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Henson’s jewelry included an emerald ring and delicate earrings to further accessorize the dramatic look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessorize
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The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ben spends the afternoon buttering up Ellie and praising her cake-icing skills, and even gives her the task of decorating the wedding cake.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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The bandshell, seating 4,000, was adorned with minarets and the park and Biscayne Boulevard dressed with statues and Sphinx representations.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Later in the evening, the star switched things up, changing into a butter-yellow matching set adorned with sparkles and floral appliqués.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Mar. 2026
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Besides physically climbing over surfaces, cucumbers have moved globally—not by means of their coiling tendrils, but rather by becoming a commodity known for its refreshing and beautifying uses.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
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The House will vote on legislation to create a commission of federal officials who would come up with ways to beautify the District of Columbia and restore federal monuments.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Today, every inch of the Starquarters has been embellished with La DoubleJ’s maximalist patterns.—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
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Her trademark mix of stratospheric vocals, whiplash sound design, and electronic beats is in full force, her gigantic productions embellished by co-producers James Ford and Hudson Mohawke, with Jacques Greene among the additional producers.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Mar. 2026
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Benedikt Althaus, who goes by Xariif, wore a tiger fursuit draped in red, white and blue stripes and splotches, reminiscent of the American flag.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fencing draped with blue tarps has been set up in front of the lifeguard station, with a gap in the fence allowing access to its entrance.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The report said workers in retail, manufacturing, grocery stores, gas stations and food service were more likely to have their wages garnished.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Strain into coupe or martini glass, express a lemon peel over the top of the foam for aroma and discard and garnish with one to three raspberries, on a pick.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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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
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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,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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No corrupt leader enriching himself and the Epstein class buddies.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to Disney+, the agreement also reinforces its commitment to Spanish audiovisual production and talent, enriching its offering with formats that have strong cultural and social impact.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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