as in adorning
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
decorated the mansion's hallways with priceless paintings and luxurious tapestries
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Recent Examples of decorating
So why not skip the cookie decorating this year and let these drinks be the star of your seasonal celebrations?
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Using light-emitting diode, or LED, holiday light strings will reduce the cost of decorating homes.
—Eric Lagatta, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Learn how to make cookie icing, and get ready for all kinds of fun cookie decorating to ensue.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Needless to say, those who hate the thought of decorating for hours on end were incredibly jealous of this contraption.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Allow your inner artist to shine by decorating it with stamped patterns, colorful doodles, and more.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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
This classic cookie icing recipe calls for just five ingredients, is easy to make, and sets quickly for fast cookie decorating.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Complicated cookie designs or decorating with the whole family?
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Using light-emitting diode, or LED, holiday light strings will reduce the cost of decorating homes.
—Eric Lagatta, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Learn how to make cookie icing, and get ready for all kinds of fun cookie decorating to ensue.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Needless to say, those who hate the thought of decorating for hours on end were incredibly jealous of this contraption.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Allow your inner artist to shine by decorating it with stamped patterns, colorful doodles, and more.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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
This classic cookie icing recipe calls for just five ingredients, is easy to make, and sets quickly for fast cookie decorating.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Complicated cookie designs or decorating with the whole family?
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorating
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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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Known for its rich Appalachian heritage and vibrant arts community, Berea transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season, with festive lights adorning historic buildings and handmade ornaments decorating every corner.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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The method entails draping a cheesecloth soaked in butter and wine over the bird to keep it moist but also to protect the skin from the direct heat of the oven.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Its delicate and soft-draping fabric reveals a black bra with touches of lace—a piece of lingerie that is there to claim prominence, not to go unnoticed.Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2024
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Just three percent of his shots this season have come from deep, continuing a six-year trend of trimming his three-point attempts.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The entire hotel transforms into a winter wonderland, and guests gather from near and far to vote on their favorite rendition of trimming a tree.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Decorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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