as in ornate
elaborately and often excessively decorated
a bedizened dress that looked more like a Christmas tree than an article of clothing
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as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
an elderly actress bedizening herself with makeup and jewelry
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Kempinski Istanbul Housed in an ornate former Ottoman palace on the shores of the Bosphorus Strait, the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is the ultimate luxury hotel in Istanbul.—
Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
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Nutcrackercore For those seeking theatrical glamour, Nutcrackercore delivers escapism through ornate decor.—
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During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).—
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The facade is adorned with the brand’s signature cannage pattern, while inside there is Versailles parquet flooring similar to the Dior flagship at 30 Montaigne, the house’s historic address.—
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Its Legends Program introduces guests to world-class athletes—think NFL legends, soccer pros, and decorated Olympians—for exclusive sports clinics.—
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Designed by the Greek creative studio House of Shila, each room is decorated with a mix of bespoke creations, commissioned pieces, or one-of-a-kind finds from Athenian antique stores.—
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Large American flags were draped along the side of the main stage where The Beard & The Bird entertained guests with a blend of jazz, blues, and country music.—
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His vehicle and post car from Precinct 6-Towson have been draped in bunting in front of the Baltimore County Public Safety Building in Towson.—
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For its 91st lighting ceremony, Rockefeller Center presented an 80-foot Norwegian spruce ornamented with 50,000 lights — the equivalent of 5 miles of wire, according to NBC News.—
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Train cars will be ornamented with holiday lights and decorations.—
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“Bedizened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedizened. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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