as in to adorn
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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It’s decorated in French polish with gold leaf angels.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
Imagine teens feeling inspired to decorate for their party and make the goodie bags, instead of hiring an event or party planner!
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
The harnesses were decorated with colorful glass and Mediterranean coral, which suggests their owner was a wealthy, high-status individual with connections throughout Europe and the Roman world.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
In Christianity the egg symbolizes rebirth and resurrection with the tradition of decorating eggs dating back centuries, while egg hunts and egg rolling have become popular and beloved western customs especially enjoyed by kids.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
Imagine teens feeling inspired to decorate for their party and make the goodie bags, instead of hiring an event or party planner!
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
The harnesses were decorated with colorful glass and Mediterranean coral, which suggests their owner was a wealthy, high-status individual with connections throughout Europe and the Roman world.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
In Christianity the egg symbolizes rebirth and resurrection with the tradition of decorating eggs dating back centuries, while egg hunts and egg rolling have become popular and beloved western customs especially enjoyed by kids.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Decorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorate. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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