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as in attire
dressy clothing
attended the masquerade ball in the caparison of an Indian maharaja
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as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies
horses dressed in Old-West caparison for the parade
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
used to seeing him in a T-shirt and jeans, we were startled by the sight of strapping youth caparisoned for the prom in a tuxedo
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as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the state's rolling hills are even more becoming when they are caparisoned in the glorious colors of autumn
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Noun
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From dazzling attire to handmade treasures, Baton Rouge’s talented makers and artisans are redefining how visitors celebrate and remember Mardi Gras.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025 -
Johnson’s Trump later goes after Zelensky’s attire.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In an era where contemporary architecture often relies on cladding and heavy ornamentation, Paradero celebrates simplicity.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Simple forms and geometries abound, with a distinct lack of more organic elements like curved shapes, soft textures, and overly decorative ornamentation.—
Lauren Gallow,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Video posted on social media shows the man, clad in black, climbing to the top of the fence as dogs on White House grounds run toward the fence.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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The mysterious portrait, on loan to conservation charity English Heritage from a private collection, shows a young woman clad modestly in a white cap and shawl.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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Embedded in her designs are flowers, fruits, and intricate patterns inspired by traditional textiles and 19th-century costumes.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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Warren comes off as shrill and cloying when compared with Julie Andrews' perfect voice and unaffected sweetness, and the high-school-grade set design and categorically ugly costumes are that much more dismal when compared to the vivid production of the 1997 fairy tale.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The retro ornament, which ranged from florals and bows to more surrealist motifs, added a touch of whimsy to plenty of outerwear and monochrome looks.—
Irina Grechko,
refinery29.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The 113 items—which include plaques, personal ornaments and figures—are currently housed in the Wereldmuseum Leiden, part of the country’s National Museum of World Cultures.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Hadid—tall, slender, and makeup-free—is dressed in black Nike sweatpants and a pullover from her cashmere knitwear line, Guest in Residence, her hair pulled up halfway.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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When one is getting dressed ahead of heading to the train station or perhaps a flight for a weekend trip, functionality is of deep importance too.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
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The spacious rooms are tastefully decorated, in soothing neutral colors.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Her strapless couture gown was decorated with beads and came with a thin scarf.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Caparison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caparison. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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