adorning 1 of 2

adjective

as in decorative
serving to add beauty adorning garlands of greenery can be seen all over the mansion at Christmastime

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adorning

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verb

present participle of adorn
as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the Sultan's tent was richly adorned with thick tapestries and gleaming gold candlesticks

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Recent Examples of adorning
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Tourism picks up Whether arriving from within Chile or overseas, tourists are venturing into the remote, inhospitable areas of the Atacama to admire the millions of flowers adorning vast areas of the desert, stretching from the coast to the horizon. — Nayara Batschke, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 Growing up thousands of miles away from the Hollywood sign in Bratislava, Slovakia, ADÉLA spent her childhood studying American pop stars and had posters of Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande and Britney Spears adorning her bedroom walls. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026 Why do the slow-rising curtains in Digger’s bedroom resemble the ruffled drapes adorning a theatrical stage? — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026 Some of Haring's work was underground, adorning the walls of the subway. — Jane Pauley, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026 Leo won't get a glimpse of the mosaics by an ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women adorning the façade of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 This means the aurora might be worth staying awake for, especially with a crescent moon adorning the night sky. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 But the very act of putting on a wearable—of willingly adorning oneself with a tiny computerized narc—is an act of surrender. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 Aside from the art adorning the bakeware and towels, Yeh’s lifestyle and personality are also infused into the assortment’s physical design. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorning
  1. decorative
  2. decorating
  3. ornamental
  4. draping
Adjective
  • The Threshold overhaul began in June with the team tackling decorative home first while the aesthetic started to broaden.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • City train stations were filled with decorative ornamentation, public art and monuments, and other luxurious touches.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of decorative
Verb
  • Social media adds its own momentum, with shoppers sharing seasonal store displays, decorating ideas and new Halloween collections.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The National Retail Federation’s Halloween research documents the widening set of ways people participate, including decorating, dressing up and taking part in activities that reward early preparation.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of decorating
Adjective
  • Fortunately, the ornamental plant nursery helped sustain the business during that difficult period, and the experience pushed Ingrid to diversify the farm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Its vibrant Emerald Check pattern extends from the base plate to the lid, which is topped with an ornamental glass knob that feels fit for royalty.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of ornamental
Verb
  • The bodice of the dress was gathered at the front, giving way to a long, draping skirt.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026
  • These covers wrap individual seat, back or chaise cushions rather than draping the whole couch at once.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of draping

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“Adorning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorning. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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