- present tense form of adorn (3rd person singular).
adorns
Example Sentences
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Here, Fay Victor, a uniquely daring and creative singer, adorns her vocal with all manner of creaking, wailing, moaning and scatting, yet she maintains Bey’s feeling of directing a congregation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
The vice presidential seal adorns the wall behind the meeting table.
From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 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
A fig tree adorns the ceiling in the hallway and birds fly up the stairs along the walls.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025
His eyes land on a small, circular pin that adorns her dress.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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