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adjective

Definition of wreathednext
as in fringed

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verb

past tense of wreathe
1
as in weaved
to cause to twine about one another decided to wreathe the grapevines into a beribboned swag to give the room the "country look"

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2
as in interspersed
to scatter or set here and there among other things wreathed small flowers into the design for the wallpaper

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3
as in surrounded
to form a circle around pretty ribbons wreathed the flower girl's braided bun

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wreathed
  1. fringed
  2. surrounded
  3. interspersed
  4. embossed
  5. embroidered
  6. bejeweled
  7. sequined
  8. gold
Adjective
  • Kaia Gerber and Erykah Badu incorporated boho elements into their wardrobes, pairing graphic tees with a ruffled skirt and fringed jacket, respectively.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The sleeveless gown included a high slit accented by fringed ties along the side.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of fringed
Verb
  • This new image from the James Webb Space Telescope features the young star cluster NGC 602, surrounded by the varied clouds of a nebula, near the outskirts of the Small Magellanic Cloud, about 200,000 light-years from Earth.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Adding to its uniqueness, the city winds along the Mississippi River and is surrounded by distinct wetland habitats of swamps, bayous, and marshes.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of surrounded
Verb
  • These patterns of boom and bust, where unusually heavy rainfall is interspersed among periods of acute drought, are a notable effect of climate change.
    Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • However, the actual universe is far more complex, with galaxies organized into a cosmic web of filaments and clusters, interspersed with vast empty voids.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of interspersed
Adjective
  • The bride wore a sweetheart rhinestone floor-length dress, while the groom opted for an all-white embossed suit.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of embossed
Adjective
  • Needless to say, Sabyasachi is a big proponent of a daring wardrobe, whether that means ditching the LBD cocktail standard for a fanciful embroidered look or setting a table with unexpected creative bravado.
    Bridget Foley, Town & Country, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The interior also sports signature quilting, along with embroidered Speed badging on the headrests and a Speed plaque in the treadplate.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2021
Definition of embroidered
Adjective
  • If coquette ribbons aren’t your speed, consider a bejeweled headband instead.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
  • When Kate Spade’s best stuff, from classic totes to bejeweled cardigans, are up to 50% off, what more must be said?
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of bejeweled
Adjective
  • Washington donned a sleeveless black dress by Giambattista Valli, which included a sequined lace panel, a bedazzled neckline and a bow appliqué.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
  • See impersonators put on a sequined, seasonal show at Metro Music Hall.
    Erin Alberty, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of sequined
Adjective
  • These snippets are like gold dust to concerned health and social care professionals—hoping to do the right thing when the default is often invasive intervention.
    Mark Taubert, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Used here in a recent project for a client's elevator [pictured above], the way the color really pops against the gold details of the lift is just something that really sings to the eye; there is a sense of balance and harmony.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of gold
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