caparison 1 of 2

noun

kə-ˈper-ə-sən How to pronounce caparison (audio)
Definition of caparisonnext
1
as in attire
dressy clothing attended the masquerade ball in the caparison of an Indian maharaja

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2
as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies horses dressed in Old-West caparison for the parade

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caparison

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verb

1
as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes used to seeing him in a T-shirt and jeans, we were startled by the sight of strapping youth caparisoned for the prom in a tuxedo

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as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the state's rolling hills are even more becoming when they are caparisoned in the glorious colors of autumn

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caparison
  1. attire
  2. ornamentation
  3. clothe
  4. adorn
  5. costume
  6. ornament
  7. dress
  8. decorate
Noun
  • That fan's name was Naya, who clearly had just praised Swift’s attire.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • He then got struck by a lightning bolt and died, but he is said to reappear in his scarecrow attire at Christmastime, preying on naughty children for food.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of attire
Noun
  • And just as the Breuer Building is largely free from ornamentation, the faces of both the B/1 and the B/1M are void of numbers or symbols.
    Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Spending days perfecting each instrument’s entry, his approach to ornamentation is uniquely vocal.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of ornamentation
Verb
  • Allu Arjun displays charming talent in the film and his most impressive performance comes twice in the film - both times, he is seen clad in a saree and involve intense fight sequences.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • One by one, however, as the event’s end time inched near, attendees headed back down to the posh hotel’s lobby—those clad in the brand’s new garb surely among the best dressed in the establishment.
    Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of clothe
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  • This awe-inspiring exhibit features a glowing, two-story Victorian-style gingerbread house in the hotel's grand lobby, adorned with more than 1,900 pounds of candies.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Clooney spared no accessory, adorning her look with gold dangling earrings, gold-and-white bangles, and a pair of oversized square sunglasses.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of adorn
Noun
  • In 2020, The White Lotus costume designer Alex Bovaird walked into the Camilla boutique in Costa Mesa, California.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The film’s costume designer Desira Pesta first sought advice from her sister, a psychotherapist, before approaching the actors.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of costume
Noun
  • Adult males are known for their ornaments — brilliant scarlet plumage and beak that contrast sharply with a coal black mask.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The most popular items to DIY include ornaments, wreaths, and garlands, as they are often featured in top online searches for holiday craft inspiration.
    Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of ornament
Verb
  • Meghan Markle will dress on theme to celebrate her friends!
    Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The latest being the Polo Bear sweater which went so viral in 2024, that people started the ultimate meta trend of dressing like the actual bear on the sweater.
    Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of dress
Verb
  • Don’t Neglect the Base Just as the ornaments that decorate your tree can have a big impact on the overall look and feel of your artificial tree, so too is what’s underneath all those branches.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The American mall and Spencer’s: A symbiotic relationship In 1982, decorated CBS News reporter Charles Kuralt rode an escalator to the top level of a Midwestern shopping center.
    Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
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