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decorated the mansion's hallways with priceless paintings and luxurious tapestries
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Recent Examples of decorated
Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The decorated soccer played added several snaps of him and Harper embracing one another throughout the years, including an adorable photo of Harper as a toddler with a pacifier in her mouth hugging David.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
However, the shorter, decorated sword likely wasn’t functional.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The office itself leans toward old-school classicism, its conference and sitting rooms decorated with museum-quality Hudson River School paintings and 19th-century antiques.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Kirk Hammett’s 1993 ESP decorated with a glow-in-the-dark Ouija board design is expected to sell for between $250,000 and $350,000.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2026
The staircase leads up to the portego, an enormous salon on the noble floor decorated with 18th-century paintings by Andrea Urbani and a large set of windows overlooking the Grand Canal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
The round cake was decorated with colorful edible flowers.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
This modern mountain home is decorated with wintry accents like a pair of vintage wooden skis and a basket of birch logs.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Textures Bringing a new depth has always started with the dials, richly decorated or on the contrary subtly detailed through a host of crafts, from engraving and enamel to gem-setting and guilloché.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
On the lungs themselves, sculptural vines wind across the structure, decorated with colorful flowers.
—Isadora Pennington, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
Adjective
Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.
—Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The decorated soccer played added several snaps of him and Harper embracing one another throughout the years, including an adorable photo of Harper as a toddler with a pacifier in her mouth hugging David.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
However, the shorter, decorated sword likely wasn’t functional.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
Verb
Yet Austin Reaves decorated with bricks.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The office itself leans toward old-school classicism, its conference and sitting rooms decorated with museum-quality Hudson River School paintings and 19th-century antiques.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Kirk Hammett’s 1993 ESP decorated with a glow-in-the-dark Ouija board design is expected to sell for between $250,000 and $350,000.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2026
The staircase leads up to the portego, an enormous salon on the noble floor decorated with 18th-century paintings by Andrea Urbani and a large set of windows overlooking the Grand Canal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
The round cake was decorated with colorful edible flowers.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
This modern mountain home is decorated with wintry accents like a pair of vintage wooden skis and a basket of birch logs.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Textures Bringing a new depth has always started with the dials, richly decorated or on the contrary subtly detailed through a host of crafts, from engraving and enamel to gem-setting and guilloché.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
On the lungs themselves, sculptural vines wind across the structure, decorated with colorful flowers.
—Isadora Pennington, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorated
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Both co-chaired the event with Wintour, who wore a Loewe custom floor-length jacket adorned in feathers that formed tulip bouquets.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The style is made of 18-karat white and yellow gold and adorned with 34 diamonds on the bezel, 178 on the bracelet, and 12 more placed on the hour markers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Honeymooners and impeccably dressed Europeans in the latest Gucci and Versace can always be counted on in the rotation alongside multi-generational families on milestone trips and annual five-star holidays.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Janelle Monáe came dressed to impress at an album release party in New York City.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rihanna, draped in gunmetal Margiela couture, created yet another Met moment, a year after debuting her baby bump on the carpet (her second time doing so, with her third child Rocki).—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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On the table are elaborate rose arrangements and settings draped in red ribbon.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.—
Wendy O'Dea,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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On the decked out patio, a BBQ grill station, lots of outdoor seating, and an attractive outdoor heater invite you to spend just as much down time enjoying your outdoor surroundings.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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Brutalism resonates in the concrete displays and furniture of the ground floor, all decked in chalky off-white, including a monolithic centerpiece brick structure, while romance echoes in the upper floor — its amphitheater-like layout covered in maroon carpeting.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Christmas market in Ban Jelačić Square has the city’s big, bedecked tree, concerts and cultural performances, plus market stalls selling gifts, handicrafts, and bites like fritule (crispy miniature doughnut balls).—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Silk, velvet, wool blends, and heavily lined or embellished curtains, however, are better off with professional dry cleaning.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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Similar to Cashmere garments, Dills recommends treating your embellished items like a luxury item since hotter temperatures can ruin these pieces.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Decorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorated. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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