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adorn

[uh-dawrn] / əˈdɔrn /


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But every other Mercedes-Benz marque has been wiped, along with the logos of non-FIFA-sponsor Kimberly-Clark that adorn soap dispensers in its bathrooms.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

The sign saying “Use of this technology is optional,” adorn the security checkpoint entrances.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

Some Iranian embassies have yet to hang portraits of him even though images of Iran’s supreme leader typically adorn most rooms.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 21, 2026

Awards for outstanding cuisine adorn Rozafa's shelves and pictures of famous diners, including Priscilla Presley and Boris Johnson, line its walls.

From BBC Feb. 13, 2026

Lumps adorn her legs and arms, the hues so brilliant, they could be shiny new tattoos.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle

The Disney character adorns her golf bag and is her driver headcover, and her fans refer to themselves as the “Flying Dumbos.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

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

From Barron's Feb. 28, 2026

It adorns an elaborate “Altar of Sin,” surrounded by classical statuary and shells.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 30, 2026

Its red bull’s-eye symbol adorns Target Field, the Target Center arena and the downtown Target Plaza complex that houses the retailer’s headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 13, 2026

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

As the event begun, fans adorned in Swift memorabilia climbed city scaffolding and cheered for anyone who walked past.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

An old recording studio, still adorned with a grand piano, now exists more as a lounging space.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

“The estate is adorned with thousands of hand-selected vintage Chicago bricks and a mix of reclaimed materials that define its unmistakable character,” a previous listing description revealed.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

Guests received baseball hats adorned with the SpaceX logo.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

She was short and vigorous, colorfully dressed in an embroidered tunic adorned with tassels and gathered in by a wide, patterned belt.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

There are no betting odds adorning the scrolling scoreboard.

From Slate Jun. 10, 2026

An attempt to impress the Chairwoman by adorning a space at the club in colonial chic backfires.

From Salon Apr. 23, 2026

The viral "ugly-cute" Labubu dolls have taken the world by storm, adorning the handbags of celebrities such as Blackpink's Lisa and Dua Lipa.

From Barron's Mar. 25, 2026

She described the ladies loos as having a tropical feel with birds and plants adorning the walls and doors, and red velvet furniture available for customers to sit on.

From BBC Feb. 4, 2026

Sarah’s wearing a high-waisted mint green chiffon dress paired with a taupe hijab tied short and close to her face, with a chunky white-and-gold necklace, a statement piece, adorning her neckline.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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