as in adorning
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
I hope that you will grace our gathering with your presence
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Recent Examples of gracing
Our grandmothers understood the inherent beauty of these natural wonders, whether gracing a simple strand around the neck, adorning delicate earrings, or as a focal point on a cocktail ring.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Whether perched on a balcony, gracing a patio, or accenting an entrance, containers can help transform even the smallest areas with pops of color.
—Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
The biggest detail is the imposing stainless steel Pantheon grille with 24 vertical vanes gracing the front, complemented by modern slender vertical headlamps.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Motown became a regular presence in the cars, living rooms and bedrooms of mainstream America, its stars gracing magazine covers and prime-time television.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
These folks gracing my feed aren’t settling for your average grocery store sticks.
—Elliott Harrell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Total solar eclipse gracing the lunar scene.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Founder of design house Abeille Creations, Mitchell's latest project is a mural beautifully gracing the 17th Street Bridge near Atlantic Station.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Lambrini Girls won't be gracing the Coachella stage this year.
—Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Whether perched on a balcony, gracing a patio, or accenting an entrance, containers can help transform even the smallest areas with pops of color.
—Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
The biggest detail is the imposing stainless steel Pantheon grille with 24 vertical vanes gracing the front, complemented by modern slender vertical headlamps.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Motown became a regular presence in the cars, living rooms and bedrooms of mainstream America, its stars gracing magazine covers and prime-time television.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
These folks gracing my feed aren’t settling for your average grocery store sticks.
—Elliott Harrell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Total solar eclipse gracing the lunar scene.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Founder of design house Abeille Creations, Mitchell's latest project is a mural beautifully gracing the 17th Street Bridge near Atlantic Station.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Lambrini Girls won't be gracing the Coachella stage this year.
—Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gracing
Verb
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But those are, in the rearview, mere filigree adorning the few tender years in which Richie retained absolute authorship of love’s true rapture.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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These are clutter-free spaces, cool and calming with occasional nods to Moroccan heritage in the form of black-and-white photography of Rabat’s heritage sites in the rooms, and handmade plates adorning walls in the corridors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As a bonus, hikers can sneak a peek at the mini-mansions nestled in the hills and take in the desert-chic flora and fauna decorating the trail.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The thrift store can be a treasure trove of gorgeous pieces of artwork, perfect for decorating your living room walls.—
Nina Derwin,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gracing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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