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Recent Examples of accessorize
Makeup got maximal too: at the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of SNL, Sarah Sherman accessorized her mullet with a rainbow beaded Susan Alexandra necklace, that in turn matched her fuchsia and baby pink eyeshadow, blush, and lips.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025
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The cow costume accessorized with steak shoes and a shank chapeau blew minds at the time and continues to be one of her most iconic looks.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
The actress layered a roomy leather jacket over a sheer floral dress, accessorizing with a miniature version of the brand’s Jackie handbag.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
Witherspoon added her own personal flair to the look in true Elle Woods fashion, accessorizing the ankle-length black coat with gold hoops, burgundy heels, and a matching red purse.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025
Explore Lady Gaga See latest videos, charts and news
The cow costume accessorized with steak shoes and a shank chapeau blew minds at the time and continues to be one of her most iconic looks.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
The actress layered a roomy leather jacket over a sheer floral dress, accessorizing with a miniature version of the brand’s Jackie handbag.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
Witherspoon added her own personal flair to the look in true Elle Woods fashion, accessorizing the ankle-length black coat with gold hoops, burgundy heels, and a matching red purse.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessorize
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The spacious rooms are tastefully decorated, in soothing neutral colors.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Those with the adjustable heads are naked, but the two smaller figures are decorated with hair and earspools in the lobes of their ears, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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Guests will also be treated to Michelle Williams’s iconic saffron Vera Wang gown from the 2006 Oscars, which has been reimagined as a delicate biscuit adorned with lemon vanilla royal icing, evoking the gown’s flowing silhouette.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Rounding it all out is the 1,600-square-foot guesthouse, which is adorned throughout with pecky cypress paneling and has its own kitchen and family room.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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The proposal was framed as an act of goodwill — a gesture to beautify the campus and create a unified space for both the university and the surrounding community.—
Victor Edwards,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Help beautify Quarry park Saratoga parks and recreation commissioners are inviting the community to help beautify Quarry Park and its trails on Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-noon.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The former selected a green floral shift, while the latter sparkled in a caped sheer dress embellished with rose gold sequins.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
9 Mar. 2025
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Other highlights include a soaring foyer sporting a curving wood staircase embellished with Chippendale railings and a fireside living room with floor-to-ceiling walls of glass.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Grecian-style sleeveless gown was reinforced in the midsection but otherwise draped loosely toward the ground.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Linda Meigs, another volunteer, made a point to show off the two small U.S. flags draped from her sign.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2025
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Pair with a juicy duck cooked in its own fat and garnished with mandarin slices, quinoa, a touch of soy, sea salt and cilantro, and with a dollop of foie gras on the top.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf; serve immediately garnished with parsley and additional sour cream.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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The 818 founder also revealed in her latest house tour with AD that Kris, 69, gifted her their family's original Christopher Radko ornaments.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Plus, if Saint Laurent’s spring/summer 2025 collection is any indication, businesslike ties will be ornamenting female necks next season.—
Monica Ainley,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2024
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In short, the best way to reverse the free market’s historic tendency to disproportionately enrich the top is to spread its powers to those who have not had access to them.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Under the original 2015 nuclear deal, Iran was allowed to enrich uranium only up to 3.67% purity and maintain a stockpile of uranium of almost 700 pounds.—
STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Accessorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessorize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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