as in adorning
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
I hope that you will grace our gathering with your presence
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Recent Examples of gracing
Since the totality is gracing Libya and Egypt, clear skies are almost guaranteed for the astounding event—a welcome piece of news for anyone who remembers the clouds that spoiled visibility in parts of North America during the 2024 eclipse.
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Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Jenner’s modeling breakthrough came during Marc Jacobs’ fall 2014 fashion show, which was followed by walking other major designer catwalks as well as editorial shoots, gracing covers of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, among others.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
The evening's affair—hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler for the fourth year running—served as the official kickoff to the awards season, with film and television's biggest celebrities gracing the red carpet in their most glamorous attire.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
The wolf moon, the first full moon of the year, will ring in 2026, gracing the sky this weekend, but the lunar event will make the Quadrantid meteor shower a bit harder to spot.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Radio City has also undergone several rounds of renovations since the Rockettes started gracing their stage with their legendary moves.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Royal blues From cerulean to cobalt to navy, expect to see a lot more blue hues gracing shoulders in 2026.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
Whether gracing red carpets, celebrating peers, or taking over Halloween with unforgettable looks, the stars showed up this week with purpose.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
Spoon bread has been gracing Southern tables since the late 18th century.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gracing
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Also adorning the topper are 2,867 other diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 269 pearls, according to the Royal Collection Trust.—
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Local Los Angeles landmark Vasquez Rocks feature prominently at the back of the float, paying homage to its role as a frequent Star Trek filming location, with interactive transporters adorning the center of the float.—
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However, decorating is a marathon—not a sprint.—
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My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.—
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“Gracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gracing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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