GRACED Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

graced

verb

past tense of grace

as in adorned

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 graced Though graced with two top-flight receivers in Charles Davis and Demare Dezeurn, both of whom have committed to Cal, Green spread the wealth Friday, completing passes to six Warriors. — Joel Beers, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 True to theme, some suites are named after famous botanists like 18th-century garden designer Humphry Repton, while others pay homage to the early gardens that graced the neighborhood like Ashburnham Pavilion. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 No paper towels or hand drying device graced the kitchen handwash sink. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Channing, 82, graced the midnight-blue carpet in a coordinated navy suit with billowing sleeves, layered over a white button-up shirt and a lengthy chain necklace in silver. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026 Parton graced the cover of Warhol’s Interview magazine twice, making her debut with the July 1984 issue illustrated in signature style. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Tara Lipinski Tara Lipinski graced 7th Heaven with her Olympic gold-winning presence in 2003. — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026 Extravagantly bewigged, boldly buxom, and graced with a peerless, vibrato-laden soprano voice, the exuberant Parton succeeded a hit-making early career in partnership with vocalist Porter Wagoner with a long series of solo hits. — Chris Morris, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 In 2003, Dolly Parton and Shania Twain graced the stage of the Oprah Winfrey Show. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026

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The shoes were dramatic as well, a stiletto sandal adorned with voluminous tulle — this was a Valentino collaboration with Philip Treacy from spring 2010.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Each room is flooded with amber Southwestern light, framed by chunky wooden beams, and the massive beds are adorned with local textiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

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In preparation for move-in day, the resident assistants had decorated each floor with a different theme — Rick and Morty, Pokémon and Luca, for example.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
The walls are decorated with memories, paintings and artwork, like needlework from his wife that depicts cats in their leisure time.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

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