adorns

Example Sentences

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The vice presidential seal adorns the wall behind the meeting table.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Behind the graceful figure that adorns one of New York City’s cherished spaces was an artist devoted to her work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Anything that adorns us daily begins, eventually, to define us.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025

A large picture showing him wearing both the colours of the Portugal national team and the yellow of his hometown club as a child adorns a wall outside the academy.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

Through my contacts, a virtual layer of bright colors adorns the buildings, painting each one in the colors of their respective team.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu