- present participle of adorn.
adorning
Example Sentences
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There are no betting odds adorning the scrolling scoreboard.
From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2026
Housed in the Tower of London, the massive 106 carat stone is the star of Britain's crown jewels, adorning the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
An attempt to impress the Chairwoman by adorning a space at the club in colonial chic backfires.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2026
Whatever void she felt then is long gone, since the beagle has become a pop culture darling, adorning all manner of merchandise — from pimple patches to luxury handbags.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025
Frankie nodded toward the skull-lamps adorning the walls.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
