adorned
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Her piece is a simple lycra zip-up unitard, adorned with tennis ball pockets on either thigh.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Late Tuesday, he posted a photo of the New York Stock Exchange adorned with flags for his two offerings with the words, “See you tomorrow.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Fast-forward to the 17th century, pretzels became commonplace in Germany, where necklaces adorned with the baked goods were worn by children on New Year’s Day to usher in good luck.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
Egypt's home kit is adorned with geometric patterns that evoke the nation's historic roots.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
His shoes were polished, his nails were clean, his hat was well brushed, and a white handkerchief adorned his breast pocket.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
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