adorned
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He turned to speak directly to Theiling during the meeting in the city’s council chambers, adorned with a full-length portrait of George Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
With nothing but a handheld camcorder, a man traverses endless corridors and rooms adorned with soft-chartreuse wallpaper.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
The temporary change in ownership is heralded by a giant orange orb the size of a hot-air balloon, adorned with the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Inside an unassuming portable cabin in York, multicoloured prom dresses adorned with jewels and sparkles line the walls.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Tilted slightly to the starboard, it had hanging from its intact masts the dirty rags of its sails in the midst of its rigging, which was adorned with orchids.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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