as in adorns
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
decorated the mansion's hallways with priceless paintings and luxurious tapestries
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Recent Examples of decorates
My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The clean, green foliage decorates the plant through the growing season.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
The iconic Burberry pattern, which is known as the Burberry Check, decorates the sole of the shoe, adding more brand identity to the shoes.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani has just moved in, and considering the thoughtful aesthetic details of his campaign—which his stylish first lady, artist Rama Duwaji, had a hand in designing—we’re pining for a look at how the couple decorates their new digs.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2026
Alcoves hold large bronze sculptures; in the center is a large table that the family decorates to complement the season.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Later, while Meghan decorates the tree, the camera stops on an ornament dedicated to him — a quiet, touching tribute to the rescue dog who’d been by her side since before royal life and died last winter.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The clean, green foliage decorates the plant through the growing season.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
The iconic Burberry pattern, which is known as the Burberry Check, decorates the sole of the shoe, adding more brand identity to the shoes.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani has just moved in, and considering the thoughtful aesthetic details of his campaign—which his stylish first lady, artist Rama Duwaji, had a hand in designing—we’re pining for a look at how the couple decorates their new digs.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2026
Alcoves hold large bronze sculptures; in the center is a large table that the family decorates to complement the season.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Later, while Meghan decorates the tree, the camera stops on an ornament dedicated to him — a quiet, touching tribute to the rescue dog who’d been by her side since before royal life and died last winter.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorates
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The rehab project at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption was sorely needed to repair deteriorated stone, metal and glass that adorns the limestone exterior.—
Dylan Lovan,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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The classic quarter-zip is made with a soft, stretchy material that drapes beautifully and is easy to throw on after a round of golf or for a long-haul flight.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Every June, corporate America drapes itself in rainbow flags.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Decorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorates. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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