accessorize
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You’ve got to accessorize with long shorts, football jerseys, ankle socks and high-tops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
That young Zuck feels leagues away from today’s Mark Zuckerberg, who’s now designing his own streetwear-inspired T-shirts, emblazoned with Latin phrases, which he’ll occasionally accessorize with a gold chain.
From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2024
When I was finally old enough to accessorize my slippers, I took great care in my ribbon ritual.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2024
When we accessorize, Herd said, we’re putting a “personal spin” on an off-the-rack purchase.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2024
“Fifth Avenue is so on our way! We could accessorize, and monsters, like, totally hate the smell of Givenchy.”
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
Or accessorizes a hospital gown, post-surgery but pre-discharge, with a cardigan and multiple strands of pearls?
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2022
She accessorizes the look in a pair of nude high heels and a flowy white beach cover up.
From Fox News ● Dec. 3, 2020
An integral part of storytime is Timmy the squirrel, a puppet who accessorizes based on the book selection and was dressed up in his Christmas best during an interview.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 17, 2019
How he accessorizes will offer an early signal of whether he will stay true to his roots as a subway beat officer or follow his predecessors into the city’s social stratosphere.
From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2016
She creates really dark interiors and accessorizes with faux plants that are incredible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2015
Both Hole’s Courtney Love and Babes in Toyland’s Kat Bjelland claimed to be the first to perform in vintage, threadbare dresses with Peter Pan collars and puff sleeves, accessorized with knee socks and Mary Janes.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Coach to that end markets its bestselling Tabby bag as a versatile item that works in contexts including school and work, accessorized with any of dozens of charms from cutesy carrots to diamante bows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
In the main living space, enormous built-in shelves have been accessorized with all manner of collectible items and books, while the living room has a distinctive white brick wall that frames an enormous wood-burning fireplace.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 9, 2025
An immaculately accessorized fashion boi from Toronto who wore gauzy scarves and rings on every finger accused me of faking my injury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2025
Cardan is wearing his usual scowl, accessorized with kohl under his eyes and a circlet of gold in his midnight hair.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
Trecartin disagreed—she believes the practice of accessorizing something like a water bottle, in particular, can be a positive.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2024
Apfel, whose looks transcended time and trends, knew no limits when it came to accessorizing and decorating: “If you hang around long enough, everything comes back,” she said at 93.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2024
The wealth of accessorizing that went into recreating “Avatar: The Last Airbender” isn’t the issue.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2024
The show includes multitudes of colorful, diverse orchids and accessorizing plants.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024
In times of stress, she relied on her skills at accessorizing to calm her.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
