as in fringed
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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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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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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
Adjective
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But the statement piece of the moment is this cropped, fringed leather jacket in a winning shade of oxblood.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Dressed in a dapper Valentino suit at the Globes, the Sing Sing star eschewed a bowtie in favor of a black-and-white fringed scarf, tied in a bow at his neck.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Chelsea’s head coach raised both hands above his head in sustained applause as Cole Palmer, having sized up ambitious passes through to Nicolas Jackson or Pedro Neto ahead of him but surrounded by Fulham bodies, instead opted to turn away and pass backwards, consolidating possession.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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These bricks consist of certain compounds that are electrically conductive interspersed with others that provide insulation to contain the heat.—
Andrew Rosenblum,
Popular Science,
26 Dec. 2024
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The streaming service still has heavily leaned on other music icons, with performances from Mariah Carey and Beyoncé interspersed in its two-game slate.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Faux fur is on point for this season, as well as embossed leather…distressed or used leather and animal print.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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The bride wore a sweetheart rhinestone floor-length dress, while the groom opted for an all-white embossed suit.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Brown, meanwhile, turned heads in an Annie's Ibiza metallic embroidered gown featuring a corset bodice and dramatic mermaid train.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Shaped like underwater organisms including corals, jellyfish, and even a bejeweled sea urchin (seen here), the light fixtures echo the natural motifs and fluid lines of the Art Nouveau movement.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2025
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The actress attended the ceremony in a chic one-sleeve Saint Laurent velvet gown that featured a bejeweled ruffle at the neckline.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lawrence was sparkling like a disco ball in a silver sequined high-neck gown.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Plum purples and bright cherry shades also made their mark across monochromatic looks (like a velour set at Tory Burch) and statement pieces (like Rabanne’s deep purple, sequined blouse).—
Andrea Bossi,
Essence,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Known for: The gold horse-bit hardware and iconic red and green stripes, with many timeless handbag styles to choose from.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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It’s finished with gold buttons and solid, vertical-ribbed trim.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Wreathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wreathed. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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