Decorating requires a pronounced start (8)

I believe the answer is:

adorning

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'decorating' is the definition.
('adorn' can be a synonym of 'decorate')

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for adorning that I've seen before include "decking" , "Decorating with ornaments" , "Decorating, embellishing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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