as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the company's cafeteria had been glitzed up for the holiday party
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Cakes big and small are the ideal stage for your wildest decorating dreams.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026 -
Each of the suites are decorated with the same Mediterranean style and have private patios and balconies perfect for watching the sunset.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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The star opted for a jaw-dropping gown by Ashi Studio that featured an ivory corseted bodice adorned with twisted tendrils of dark hair.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Glitz (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitz%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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