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to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the Sultan's tent was richly adorned with thick tapestries and gleaming gold candlesticks
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
According to the actress’ long-time stylist and collaborator, Law Roach, her skin-baring ensemble — featuring a white satin coat and glimmering gold bodysuit adorned with beads — was vintage, pulled from Bob Mackie's 2001 Fall Fashion collection.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Crafted from 18-karat white gold, this high-jewelry piece is adorned with baguette diamonds across its dial, case, and bracelet.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
The dress was also adorned with crystals, giving the singer an even more magical presence on stage.
—Nick Hall, WWD, 19 Oct. 2024
The dial is also adorned with white gold stars, evoking a night sky reflected on water.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Her black bodysuit, which has been adorned with red snakes every night since the first stop in Glendale, Arizona, more than a year ago, instead glittered with shimmering gold snakes weaving up her body.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Fala Chen The actress chose a subtle sheer look with a strapless black gown adorned with shimmering details.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Her dress featured a sheer bodice adorned with black sequins.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
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The 121-room property, spread across six hacienda-style buildings, is adorned with rows of palm trees, an exquisitely landscaped lawn and fire pits.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
According to the actress’ long-time stylist and collaborator, Law Roach, her skin-baring ensemble — featuring a white satin coat and glimmering gold bodysuit adorned with beads — was vintage, pulled from Bob Mackie's 2001 Fall Fashion collection.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Crafted from 18-karat white gold, this high-jewelry piece is adorned with baguette diamonds across its dial, case, and bracelet.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
The dress was also adorned with crystals, giving the singer an even more magical presence on stage.
—Nick Hall, WWD, 19 Oct. 2024
The dial is also adorned with white gold stars, evoking a night sky reflected on water.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Her black bodysuit, which has been adorned with red snakes every night since the first stop in Glendale, Arizona, more than a year ago, instead glittered with shimmering gold snakes weaving up her body.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Fala Chen The actress chose a subtle sheer look with a strapless black gown adorned with shimmering details.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Her dress featured a sheer bodice adorned with black sequins.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Adorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorned. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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