accessorize
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You’ve got to accessorize with long shorts, football jerseys, ankle socks and high-tops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
My only quibble is the costume team’s decision to accessorize Smoke in blue and Stack in flame red.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2025
That young Zuck feels leagues away from today’s Mark Zuckerberg, who’s now designing his own streetwear-inspired T-shirts, emblazoned with Latin phrases, which he’ll occasionally accessorize with a gold chain.
From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2024
When we accessorize, Herd said, we’re putting a “personal spin” on an off-the-rack purchase.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2024
I’ve learned how to build a good, strong hut and accessorize it just right.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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She accessorizes the look in a pair of nude high heels and a flowy white beach cover up.
From Fox News ● Dec. 3, 2020
An integral part of storytime is Timmy the squirrel, a puppet who accessorizes based on the book selection and was dressed up in his Christmas best during an interview.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 17, 2019
“Proville cooks fish simply but accessorizes it extravagantly.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2017
How he accessorizes will offer an early signal of whether he will stay true to his roots as a subway beat officer or follow his predecessors into the city’s social stratosphere.
From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2016
She accessorizes these mysterious garments with diverse headgear: knitted skullcaps, top hats, World War II army caps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2015
Both Hole’s Courtney Love and Babes in Toyland’s Kat Bjelland claimed to be the first to perform in vintage, threadbare dresses with Peter Pan collars and puff sleeves, accessorized with knee socks and Mary Janes.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
For the past year, the mania had been growing: Lady Gaga accessorized a Labubu on her Hermès purse; Cher, David Beckham and Marc Jacobs also clipped the accessory to their bags.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026
In the main living space, enormous built-in shelves have been accessorized with all manner of collectible items and books, while the living room has a distinctive white brick wall that frames an enormous wood-burning fireplace.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 9, 2025
Cyrus, who penned an original song for the fantasy action film, accessorized her black, sequined gown with silver earrings, a diamond necklace and several rings — including one on that finger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2025
White women were sprinkled throughout the crowd, many in the front row, their knee-length skirts sensibly accessorized with the practical footwear that could stand up to treks across the Langley campus.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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Trecartin disagreed—she believes the practice of accessorizing something like a water bottle, in particular, can be a positive.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2024
Apfel, whose looks transcended time and trends, knew no limits when it came to accessorizing and decorating: “If you hang around long enough, everything comes back,” she said at 93.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2024
The wealth of accessorizing that went into recreating “Avatar: The Last Airbender” isn’t the issue.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2024
Ronan stood out with his gladiator helmet accessorizing his U.S. flag printed attire.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2022
Apparently, for fun, kids like the ones at Chumley enjoy trapeze arts, yacht sailing, Formula One go-kart racing, summering in the winter, horseback riding, and fashion accessorizing.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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