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adjective

Definition of wreathednext
as in fringed

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wreathed

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verb

past tense of wreathe
1
as in weaved
to cause to twine about one another decided to wreathe the grapevines into a beribboned swag to give the room the "country look"

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2
as in interspersed
to scatter or set here and there among other things wreathed small flowers into the design for the wallpaper

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3
as in surrounded
to form a circle around pretty ribbons wreathed the flower girl's braided bun

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wreathed
  1. fringed
  2. surrounded
  3. interspersed
  4. embossed
  5. embroidered
  6. bejeweled
  7. sequined
  8. gold
Adjective
  • The symbols showed images of fringed textiles and vessels being carried in nets, many of which are moving toward building facades.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The teen plans to wear black flare leggings and a sequined fringed jacket and will be accompanied by two nurses and a doctor and then return immediately afterwards.
    Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of fringed
Verb
  • In the midst of honoring the actor’s life and successful career, the people who were close to him are also speaking about the circumstances that surrounded his death.
    Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Taking the stage in a baby-blue leotard — surrounded by a full band and back-up singers dressed in white — the 25-year-old pop star served up silky vocals and perky choreography before slinking over to Fallon’s interview set-up, taking his spinning chair for a ride and laying across his desk.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of surrounded
Verb
  • In addition to snowmelt, Moir said, the Highlands are experiencing more frequent storms and floods, interspersed with longer periods of dry weather that increase the risk of wildfires.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Dozens of galleries are interspersed between the luxury shopping.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of interspersed
Adjective
  • The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Their brand sells only one product: NRT lozenges — often referred to by the brand as mints — that come in an embossed, mint green tin ($69 for 81).
    Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of embossed
Adjective
  • Needless to say, Sabyasachi is a big proponent of a daring wardrobe, whether that means ditching the LBD cocktail standard for a fanciful embroidered look or setting a table with unexpected creative bravado.
    Bridget Foley, Town & Country, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The interior also sports signature quilting, along with embroidered Speed badging on the headrests and a Speed plaque in the treadplate.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2021
Definition of embroidered
Adjective
  • The bejeweled white gown featured a powder blue detail across the bodice.
    Nick Hall, WWD, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Her look included a telltale white streak in her red hair, dark bejeweled aura nails, and spidery lashes with a spider brooch to match.
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of bejeweled
Adjective
  • Alana Springsteen Country singer Alana Springsteen embraced shimmer with a sequined gown featuring a thigh-high slit.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Models purposefully walked down the runway in flowing suits of crushed velvet and satin, matching leather mini-shorts and jackets, sequined hot pants and tank top sets in yellow smiley graphics and graffiti print.
    Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of sequined
Adjective
  • In 1997, when a spree of central bank selling sent gold prices down by double-digit percentage points, many junior mining companies were forced to cut costs, hurting their investors and communities.
    Greg McKenna, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Perhaps the most royal jewel in the collection is a gold crown made in Rio de Janeiro for King João VI.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of gold
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