adorned

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Far from the “wastelands” where these wading birds lived, urban women adorned their hats with showy feathers as marks of status.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The museum is adorned with the 36 letters of the Armenian alphabet and a glass hazarashen skylight, inspired by traditional roofs in homes across the Armenian Highlands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Gonzalez and her two friends also hit the town in dresses adorned with sequins and feathers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Hakimi attended training, adorned by a neck warmer, and being the first choice right back would normally line up on Wednesday for the game.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

The buildings were painted in shades of pale limestone and sand, adorned with colorful hieroglyphics and a menagerie of statues depicting gods and creatures.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros