as in decorative
serving to add beauty
adorning garlands of greenery can be seen all over the mansion at Christmastime
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as in decorating
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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Recent Examples of adorning
Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
Unlike the San Diego panda arrival, which was shrouded in secrecy, the National Zoo pandas arrived at Dulles International Airport on a specially outfitted FedEx cargo airplane that had artwork showing a panda eating bamboo adorning the front of the aircraft.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
Inscriptions adorning the coffins depict the journey to the afterlife, guiding the deceased towards paradise.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2024
The ornate owl sculpture is made from more than 6 pounds of gold and more than 15 pounds of silver, with diamond chips adorning its face, according to the Associated Press’ Diane Jeantet.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
There was a taco station, a 10-piece band, and flowers adorning the event space.
—Whizy Kim, Vox, 9 Oct. 2024
In some cases, killers have sent messages to their rivals by adorning remains with cowboy hats — as Zambada was known for wearing — or withpizzas, a symbol for los chapitos.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
My expression of kink involves adorning people and myself with ropes, flowers, and jewels — not just to emphasize beauty, but also as a way of grounding and connecting us back to nature.
—Bae Leche, refinery29.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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There are standouts in every makeup category and Best of Beauty-winning brands that make beautiful base makeup, eye-adorning shadows, and luxurious lippies.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
Unlike the San Diego panda arrival, which was shrouded in secrecy, the National Zoo pandas arrived at Dulles International Airport on a specially outfitted FedEx cargo airplane that had artwork showing a panda eating bamboo adorning the front of the aircraft.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
Inscriptions adorning the coffins depict the journey to the afterlife, guiding the deceased towards paradise.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2024
The ornate owl sculpture is made from more than 6 pounds of gold and more than 15 pounds of silver, with diamond chips adorning its face, according to the Associated Press’ Diane Jeantet.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
There was a taco station, a 10-piece band, and flowers adorning the event space.
—Whizy Kim, Vox, 9 Oct. 2024
In some cases, killers have sent messages to their rivals by adorning remains with cowboy hats — as Zambada was known for wearing — or withpizzas, a symbol for los chapitos.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
My expression of kink involves adorning people and myself with ropes, flowers, and jewels — not just to emphasize beauty, but also as a way of grounding and connecting us back to nature.
—Bae Leche, refinery29.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorning
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Tinsel and decorative string can also cause choking or strangulation risks, said Dr. Chris Ford, an emergency physician in Wisconsin and spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians.Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Carrière Frères was founded in 1884 by two brothers with the idea of candles as a decorative item.Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The craft for October will be decorating pumpkins (real or artificial) chaired by Lori Kniffin and Debby Garrow.Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
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Designers are leaning into asymmetry and embracing imperfection, including decorating with two different nightstands and using furniture in the bedroom that is increasingly eclectic, but still cohesive.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024
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Previous research shows Neanderthals engaged in cultural rituals such as ornamental crafting, cave wall art, and even familial and social funeral burials.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
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Instead, the use is merely ornamental or decorative.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Adorning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorning. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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