GRACING Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

gracing

verb

present participle of grace

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 Among the summer-blooming flowers gracing its beds and trellises are poppies, dahlias, sunflowers, and clematis. — News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2026 There’s a new divisive footwear trend gracing the feet of A-listers everywhere. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 Adam gets off on being asphyxiated, while Ingeborg has hypersensitive fingertips to the extent of them effectively being her erogenous zone; gracing her hands against the fabric that’s wrapped her lover during his orgasm seems to set off her own. — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 Hawk’s a local legend around SD, also known for his own skateboard company, Birdhouse Skateboards and the gracing presence of some on-screen cameos here and there. — Bridget Knowles, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Its volcanic origins explain the kaleidoscope of colors gracing the rugged cliffs and coastlines. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 After gracing the ramps of the Guggenheim with their pop-projecting presence, BTS have turned their eyes to another museum as part of a marketing campaign for its latest world tour. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026 While gracing the covers of Vogue and Elle and working with major brands like Dior and Versace, the supermodel has struggled with the disease. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Despite gracing the pages of numerous magazines, including Vogue, the star was dealing with a range of physical challenges. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026

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In the photo, the father-son duo was all smiles, adorning matching jiu-jitsu outfits.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
Black shirt, black shorts, thin sheen of sweat adorning his expressive forehead.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

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The Mississippi mom of three started the business after decorating her own daughter’s dorm room at Mississippi State in 2020 and posting photos on Facebook.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
After moving out, everything went into storage, but Nunez’s decorating ambitions didn’t end with freshman year.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of decorating

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