emblazing

verb

Definition of emblazingnext
present participle of emblaze
1
as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the days when movies were shown in palaces that were lavishly emblazed to look like ancient Egypt or exotic Arabia

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2
as in illuminating
to supply with light a time when Broadway was emblazed by the lights of dozens of theaters

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblazing
  1. decorating
  2. illuminating
  3. adorning
  4. brightening
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  • The craft for October will be decorating pumpkins (real or artificial) chaired by Lori Kniffin and Debby Garrow.
    Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Designers are leaning into asymmetry and embracing imperfection, including decorating with two different nightstands and using furniture in the bedroom that is increasingly eclectic, but still cohesive.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of decorating
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  • The addition of vitamin C is a plus for illuminating and brightening the complexion.
    Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • But this year, no Austin FC player placed in the top 25 of jersey sales, illuminating how a drop-off on the field can puncture merchandise and concession revenue.
    Bob Gee, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of illuminating
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  • There are standouts in every makeup category and Best of Beauty-winning brands that make beautiful base makeup, eye-adorning shadows, and luxurious lippies.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Unlike the San Diego panda arrival, which was shrouded in secrecy, the National Zoo pandas arrived at Dulles International Airport on a specially outfitted FedEx cargo airplane that had artwork showing a panda eating bamboo adorning the front of the aircraft.
    Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
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  • These lasers are an all-purpose skin refresh, mitigating sun damage, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin laxity, tightening the appearance of pore size, and brightening the skin.
    Amber Gibson, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Because kojic acid pairs well with most ingredients, it is often combined with other skin-brightening elements (like niacinamide, azelaic acid, vitamin C, and tranexamic acid) to enhance its effects.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of brightening
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