as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
an elderly actress bedizening herself with makeup and jewelry
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In some guest rooms and suites not already adorned with original frescoes, walls were painted with sweeping landscapes, their hazy greens and ecrus a nod to the bucolic murals of Pompeian villas.—
Kin Woo Gisela Williams Amy Conway Kate Maxwell,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025 -
More specifically, though, the jerseys were adorned with Aston Villa’s crest.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The actress had her signature long nails on display, this time decorated with elaborate white and black designs with swirls of different shades of green as well as rhinestones.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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After passing through strict security and pacing across a splendid inner courtyard, there are views of spacious and sumptuously decorated rooms before entering the chandelier lit Senate restaurant.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Dessert options include an olive oil cake draped in blueberry compote, and hot, crispy Bombolini, Italian doughnuts served with a Nutella sauce.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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For their first appearance, Ronan met the moment in a navy blue draped Louis Vuitton two-piece, while Lowden coordinated in a matching navy tuxedo with black lapels.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Bedizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedizen. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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