accessorize

verb

Definition of accessorizenext
as in to decorate

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Recent Examples of accessorize All that’s left to do is accessorize with The Row’s sporty shades and Alex Mill’s raffia handbag. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026 Like Davis’ dress, this minimalist style is easy to accessorize with statement jewelry, vibrant scarves, and even a lace kimono for cool yet breathable coverage. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 To accessorize her look, Chopra Jonas opted for delicate jewelry pieces that augmented the vibrant color scheme of her attire. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 To accessorize her custom Givenchy by Sarah Burton gown — which featured a wisteria embroidery on its bodice and hemline — Fanning discovered that a Cartier necklace from 1903 likewise was crafted to resemble wisteria leaves. — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 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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  • In fact, decorating your cubicle versus your laptop screen, might just be the way to move your career forward.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • For the little ones, bring their bike, wagon, scooter or stroller to decorate before taking a Liberty Lap through the park.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of decorate
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  • He was surrounded by beige pleather armchairs gathered around low tables adorned with silk flowers.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • While male figures adorn the bills, recent years have seen the signatures of powerful women like Janet Yellen, Lynn Malerba, Azie Taylor Morton, and Rosa Gumataotao Rios quietly circulate on trillions of dollars.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of adorn
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  • Some have been to beautify the city in the lead-up to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
    — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026
  • Tidy Up Your Yard Cleaning up your yard does more than beautify it; similarly to tall grass, any areas where there is excessive brush or overgrowth can create a haven for ticks to find.
    — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 23 June 2026
Definition of beautify
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  • It’s embellished, but the work has gravitas—not just beading for beading’s sake, but weighty and graphic.
    — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The hotel’s wellness focus extends to the bathrooms, which boast walk-in showers, claw-foot soaking tubs, and double-sink marble vanities embellished with ornate gilt mirrors.
    — Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Definition of embellish
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  • The outlet reported that workers have been draping the entire arena in fabric since Monday to transform the space.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Ahead of her opening-round match against French player Elsa Jacquemot, Osaka arrived in the players’ tunnel draped in a custom all-white kimono layered over a floral Nike performance dress.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of drape
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  • After 360 days of nonpayment, the government could garnish your wages, tax refunds and Social Security payments.
    — Kamaron McNair,Annie Nova, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Strain off the ice into a rocks glass over fresh ice or up in a coupe (your choice), and garnish with a grapefruit peel.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Definition of garnish
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  • Its midnight-blue glass was by Waltersperger, and it comes ornamented with a sculpture of two inseparable birds by Desrues.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
  • Gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones are on display, along with silk textiles ornamented with velvet, damask and embroidery.
    — Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of ornament
Verb
  • International students unquestionably enrich American campuses.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Compost tea, worm casting tea, and coffee grounds enrich soil and improve plant health.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
Definition of enrich

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“Accessorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessorize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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