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 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 Cara Delevingne is gracing the cover of Playboy's summer issue—and has the sultry look to prove it. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 14 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 The team’s biggest issues will grow into outsized proportions and appear on television shows where the Mara family would prefer never to see their logo gracing the screen. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 May 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

Definition of adorning

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For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Since pattern sandwiching isn’t exactly for decorating wallflowers, color (and lots of it) is welcomed.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of decorating

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