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accessorize

[ak-ses-uh-riz] / ækˈsɛs əˌrɪz /
VERB
add ornament
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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

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 I was finally old enough to accessorize my slippers, I took great care in my ribbon ritual.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2024

When we accessorize, Herd said, we’re putting a “personal spin” on an off-the-rack purchase.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2024

“Fifth Avenue is so on our way! We could accessorize, and monsters, like, totally hate the smell of Givenchy.”

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

SR: I feel like she accessorizes too — she wears her gold nameplate in every shot that she does, or sometimes she’ll put a flower in her hair or something.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2022

She accessorizes the look in a pair of nude high heels and a flowy white beach cover up.

From Fox News Dec. 3, 2020

His character is soft and tough, likes hats and further accessorizes with a crew of gym rats, who also wear tartan.

From New York Times Jan. 22, 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 Feb. 16, 2017

Wild king salmon topped with tomatoes, olives and capers was accessorized with a puff pastry in the shape of a cartoon fish.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

Coach to that end markets its bestselling Tabby bag as a versatile item that works in contexts including school and work, accessorized with any of dozens of charms from cutesy carrots to diamante bows.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 25, 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

In the laugh break that followed that joke, she stared directly into the camera, her mouth playfully twisted in a “you know what I’m talkin’ about” half smirk, accessorized with side-eye.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2024

Cardan is wearing his usual scowl, accessorized with kohl under his eyes and a circlet of gold in his midnight hair.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

TikTok and Instagram users have been posting their ventures accessorizing handbags, shoes, and more.

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

Besides, the wealth of accessorizing that went into recreating “Avatar: The Last Airbender” isn’t the issue – it’s what’s missing, which is some of its spirit.

From Salon Feb. 22, 2024

The show includes multitudes of colorful, diverse orchids and accessorizing plants.

From Seattle Times Feb. 21, 2024

When accessorizing your language, remember that a little jewelry goes a long way. discreet silence.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner



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