as in to decorate
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Recent Examples of accessorize
The beads are covered in crystals for just the right amount of shimmer to accessorize any type of outfit, from casual to dress up.
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Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 16 May 2025
From the leather vest from Versace’s 1993 collection that Tupac wore in Milan, to the Black designers involved in accessorizing the look.
—Essence, 12 May 2025
Every inch of wall space seems to be lined with set pieces on wheels, each accessorized with hidden props.
—George Etheredge, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Moore wore a strapless, Oscar de la Renta red dress that featured a mosaic effect pattern with bright black, maroon and burgundy tiles, accessorizing with three diamond strand bracelets, a pair of diamond drop earrings and a few diamond rings.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Followers often applaud her decorating skills, but also worry that living in such a cramped space could impact her health.—
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Numerous cellphone videos from nearby onlookers captured the moment the ship's masts, decorated with lights, collided with the bottom of the Brooklyn Bridge.—
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The inside collar is grey, mimicking the concrete interior structure of the Monster, and is adorned with 1912, the year Fenway Park first opened.—
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Some jeans are adorned with crystals, while others have a grunge and vintage, aged appearance.—
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Brown mascara, on the contrary, still enhances and beautifies the lashes but with a softer shade that is complimentary to all.—
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Long before the shuttlecocks landed at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art — and before, even, Henry Moore’s sculptures beautified its lawn — another Kansas City park, for a brief two weeks, captured the eyes of art lovers worldwide.—
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The Oscar winner donned a semi-sheer gown that was embellished with an intricate circle design created by crystals.—
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Novels and a children’s comic book have embellished the details of his life.—
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The bottom half of the dress — which was semi-sheer at the skirt and showed off the outline of her legs through the gown — contained even more of the ruffles for a romantic draping effect.—
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With an Ottawa defender draped on her in the overtime, Curl-Salemme slapped a low shot that beat the Ottawa goalie to send the series back to Minnesota and give the Frost the home ice advantage.—
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In other words, most seniors who would otherwise have their benefits garnished might have been spared under the Biden-era plan.—
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Serve garnished with pineapple and lime wedges, if using.—
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The bow—a palpable representation of femininity and girlhood—manifests itself in several adaptations throughout the collection, ornamented on shoes, wrapped around waistlines and even crafted into large-scale bodices.—
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Dozens of families hung homemade ornaments on a tree decorated in blue lights at Centennial Park on Thursday.—
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We are fully committed to maintaining Harvard's ability to host our international students and scholars, who hail from more than 140 countries and enrich the University – and this nation – immeasurably.—
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Issue: Immigration Previous narrative or worldview: Immigrants contribute to the US economy and enrich our culture.—
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“Accessorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessorize. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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