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accessorize

[ak-ses-uh-riz] / ækˈsɛs əˌrɪz /
VERB
add ornament
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You’ve got to accessorize with long shorts, football jerseys, ankle socks and high-tops.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 5, 2026

That young Zuck feels leagues away from today’s Mark Zuckerberg, who’s now designing his own streetwear-inspired T-shirts, emblazoned with Latin phrases, which he’ll occasionally accessorize with a gold chain.

From Salon Nov. 9, 2024

When I was finally old enough to accessorize my slippers, I took great care in my ribbon ritual.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2024

And she does accessorize in other areas of her life, too, she said, pointing to various tassels she has for her Bogg Bag.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2024

I’ve learned how to build a good, strong hut and accessorize it just right.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

SR: I feel like she accessorizes too — she wears her gold nameplate in every shot that she does, or sometimes she’ll put a flower in her hair or something.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2022

She accessorizes the look in a pair of nude high heels and a flowy white beach cover up.

From Fox News Dec. 3, 2020

His character is soft and tough, likes hats and further accessorizes with a crew of gym rats, who also wear tartan.

From New York Times Jan. 22, 2020

An integral part of storytime is Timmy the squirrel, a puppet who accessorizes based on the book selection and was dressed up in his Christmas best during an interview.

From Washington Times Dec. 17, 2019

Proville cooks fish simply but accessorizes it extravagantly.

From Seattle Times Feb. 16, 2017

Both Hole’s Courtney Love and Babes in Toyland’s Kat Bjelland claimed to be the first to perform in vintage, threadbare dresses with Peter Pan collars and puff sleeves, accessorized with knee socks and Mary Janes.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2026

Coach to that end markets its bestselling Tabby bag as a versatile item that works in contexts including school and work, accessorized with any of dozens of charms from cutesy carrots to diamante bows.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 25, 2026

Chevron-patterned hardwood flooring was accessorized with a patterned rug at the center of the space, while a large wooden side table with a lamp was seen next to one arm of the couch.

From MarketWatch Jan. 15, 2026

It’s an aggressive aesthetic for depicting painful memories: defiantly nonlinear, accessorized with harsh sound.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 9, 2026

Cardan is wearing his usual scowl, accessorized with kohl under his eyes and a circlet of gold in his midnight hair.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

The 27-year-old megastar, who isn’t a brand spokesperson, further fueled the mania by accessorizing her luxury handbags with small Labubu pendants.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 5, 2024

TikTok and Instagram users have been posting their ventures accessorizing handbags, shoes, and more.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2024

Or, consider accessorizing with smaller pops of wood throughout your space, with wooden trays, bowls and decorative objects to infuse your home with natural charm and rustic elegance.

From Seattle Times Mar. 12, 2024

Besides, the wealth of accessorizing that went into recreating “Avatar: The Last Airbender” isn’t the issue – it’s what’s missing, which is some of its spirit.

From Salon Feb. 22, 2024

When accessorizing your language, remember that a little jewelry goes a long way. discreet silence.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner



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