How to Use adorn in a Sentence

adorn

verb
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  • Her paintings adorn the walls.
  • Trim and style the straw (refer to video) and adorn with wired star ribbon.
    — Terri Robertson, Country Living, 28 Sep. 2022
  • To recreate the look, grab a set of plain serving trays and adorn each with everything guests will need to enjoy their food.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022
  • Are there thousands of orange lights that adorn your neighbor’s front yard in October?
    — Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The announcement came with new footage in the form of a teaser trailer, featuring glyphs that adorn a temple wall.
    — Nick Romano, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Cameras adorn the front and rear of the tablets, though Lenovo hasn't spelled out their resolutions or features.
    — Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022
  • This compact pick can adorn your home with eight unique colorful patterns and various motion effects.
    — Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping, 26 Sep. 2022
  • The often multi-layered alters honoring the dead are adorned with flowers and bright colors.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Speed badges adorn the front fender and there are also unique 22-inch wheels, with dark tint, gloss black, and silver finishes available.
    — Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 6 Sep. 2022
  • The interiors are adorned with marble and contemporary art.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The spaniel, adorned with a glittering crown, was filmed comfortably seated at the table, clearly part of the community and cherished by all.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Crypto ads adorn subways, soccer stadiums, and the Super Bowl airwaves.
    — Sarah Leonard, The New Republic, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Vintage pages from Vacation magazine adorn the lounge, while a moss green outdoor table from EQ3 sits on the porch.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2022
  • The people arriving by tube or bus cannot miss the larger-than-life photos of the queen — regal in a white gown, blue sash and stunning diamond tiara — that now adorn nearby stations and kiosk stops.
    — Karla Adam, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022
  • And they’re adorned with hardware that’s easy to pull and see.
    — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The kooky shapes that adorn Weird Barbie’s home were built from scratch.
    — María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Clip on the snowshoes and head out back to adorn the trees with paper snowflakes!
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The vintage dress was adorned with a bevy of pearl and crystals.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Like the ghosts and ghouls that adorn front lawns, Halloween can be brought back to life.
    — Kate Lindsay, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The baskets will adorn the Frog Bridge for the holidays.
    — Melanie Savage, Hartford Courant, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Annie Sloan adorned this space with a strand of pint-sized presents.
    — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Of course, one of the best parts of the Boarding House Meatloaf is the homemade sauce that adorns the dish.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The walls here are adorned with images of sequined fruit.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
  • The singer sported a tiger print minidress adorned with crystals, beads and fringe.
    — Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Aug. 2024
  • The painting adorns the main wall of the institute’s Diego Rivera Gallery.
    — Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2023
  • Images of Kid Rock’s platinum records adorn the garage doors.
    — David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
  • Done in black and white monochrome, it’s adorned with leather-and-check tweed and patchwork styles.
    — Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2024
  • His home was among those Basquiat adorned with many drawings.
    — Lily Moayeri, Variety, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Now, in her return to D.C., her image adorns the side of the main stadium.
    — Sapna Bansil, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The couple matched in green jackets, both adorned with a red poppy pin.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2023

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