as in decorative
serving to add beauty
added one last beautifying ornament to the wreath and hung it on the door
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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
volunteers beautified the roadside landscape by planting flowers
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Recent Examples of beautifying
Benjamin Moser, The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2024
The viral beautifying filter uses machine learning technology to edit users’ facial features in photographs and video, sculpting cheekbones, smoothing out skin and brightening eyes, all with unsettling realism.
—Flo Cornall, CNN, 15 May 2023
Roughly 21% of Americans of any gender have reported using beautifying filters on their photos before posting their images to a social media profile, according to a 2021 Consumer Reports study.
—Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2023
Since Mayan times, honey has played an important role in wellness in Mexico and is famous for both its beautifying and restorative qualities.
—Rana Good, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Benjamin Moser, The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2024
While beautifying the area, the project also aims to provide insights into the impact of urban green space on human health and the environment.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
Adjective
The pictures are beautiful, but Hujar’s is not a beautifying eye.
—Benjamin Moser, The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2024
The viral beautifying filter uses machine learning technology to edit users’ facial features in photographs and video, sculpting cheekbones, smoothing out skin and brightening eyes, all with unsettling realism.
—Flo Cornall, CNN, 15 May 2023
Roughly 21% of Americans of any gender have reported using beautifying filters on their photos before posting their images to a social media profile, according to a 2021 Consumer Reports study.
—Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2023
Since Mayan times, honey has played an important role in wellness in Mexico and is famous for both its beautifying and restorative qualities.
—Rana Good, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Verb
The pictures are beautiful, but Hujar’s is not a beautifying eye.
—Benjamin Moser, The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2024
While beautifying the area, the project also aims to provide insights into the impact of urban green space on human health and the environment.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beautifying
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Collect a few pinecones and set out some glue, small pompoms, glitter, or other decorative items and let the kids unleash their creativity.Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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The trip proved fruitful: Many of the house’s stunning crystal chandeliers, decorative objets, and Art Deco furniture pieces were Paris finds.Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
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So why not skip the cookie decorating this year and let these drinks be the star of your seasonal celebrations?Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Allow your inner artist to shine by decorating it with stamped patterns, colorful doodles, and more.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Deer drawn into residential areas will also start gobbling up ornamental landscaping, says Fuda, which is something no gardener wants.Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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When worn like this, the garment loses some functionality to become just another ornamental object in our outfits.Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
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While many people spend hours—or even days—decorating the Christmas tree and adorning their house in lights, one TikTok user has amazed the internet with his hack to avoid all the hassle.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Starting in the Hall of Mirrors, you’ll be surrounded by 30 tableaux and 357 mirrors adorning its 17 arches before moving onto the King’s Apartment—once the residence of Louis XIV, hosting several parties a week here.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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