accessorize

verb

Definition of accessorizenext
as in to decorate

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Recent Examples of accessorize Related Articles The actress added a shimmering diamond necklace to accessorize her dress, tossed her blonde hair into an Old Hollywood-style bun with wisps of hair to frame her face and continued to embrace her makeup-free glam. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Throw it on over a swimsuit before hitting the beach, or accessorize it with a belt and some sunnies for a laid-back, yet polished, ensemble. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 There’s still plenty of summer left, so grab one of these midi skirts, a lightweight blouse, and accessorize with a cute hat and shoes below, and make your August the hottest month yet! — Sarah Dimuro, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Pair it with the Baby Crop Tee below, and accessorize with the Go with the Bow High Ponytail Cap, which has an adjustable bow closure. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accessorize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessorize
  1. decorate
  2. adorn
  3. beautify
  4. embellish
  5. drape
  6. garnish
  7. ornament
  8. enrich
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  • After the last one is opened, use the set to bake cookies for Santa and decorate them on Christmas Eve, then take the extras along to your holiday gathering.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Rooms There are 93 rooms and suites—including two penthouses—decorated with plenty of personality.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of decorate
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  • Hiding his Caesar cut under his signature New York Yankees cap and adorned with a glittery stack of gold chains, JAY-Z kept his setlist as tight as his concert attire of bulletproof vests.
    — Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • For the closing set, according to a photo posted on X and various videos, the legendary rocker was lifted onto the stage while seated on a black throne adorned with skulls and topped with a black bat.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of adorn
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  • Trump’s discordant message with one of the top concerns voters are voicing ahead of the midterm elections has seemed heightened by his fixation on beautifying Washington and building a large ballroom at the White House.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Having the marram grass there will mean one less chore for the maintenance crews in the busy summer season as well as beautifying the entrance to the campground, Deerwester said.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of beautify
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  • Skarsgård wore a long-sleeve black shirt embellished with gemstones.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The entire collection is embellished by Burberry’s iconic House Check pattern, reimagined in a laurel green palette created exclusively for this collection.
    — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of embellish
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  • When El Viejo del Costal (Michael Galvan) appeared onstage during a recent performance, draped in rough burlap, his movements liquid and slithering, a kid in the audience whimpered.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • On Monday, police held a commissioner march, as officers marched in attention from Archbishop Ryan High School underneath an American flag draped from a fire truck to the Givnish Funeral Home in Northeast Philly.
    — Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of drape
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  • Patients had their wages and bank accounts garnished and were routinely charged an interest rate of 18%.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • It’s poured over ice and garnished with a fish pick and a fresh orchid blossom.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of garnish
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  • This denim is highly ornamented, coated, dyed, or otherwise creatively embellished.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Nude illusion looks — often ornamented with glitter, feathers, and other Mackie motifs — became a staple look for the designer.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornament
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  • In that sense, real-world experiences enrich our digital lives by giving us something worth sharing from our phones or computers.
    — Davis Noell, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Indeed, Cazzu’s triumphant 2025 LP, Latinaje, was both personal and pop, enriching her trap bravado with cumbia, chacareras, and the colorful garb of her native Jujuy.
    — Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of enrich

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