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as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
the story of the comic marriage proposal was embellished as it passed from one generation to the next in the family
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the walls of the French restaurant are embellished with scenes of Parisian life
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Recent Examples of embellish
Crafted on satin and velvet and using up to 50 different materials — including sequins, metallic and silk thread, glass beads, wool satin and silk organza — these embroideries embellished unique furniture pieces, basically one-of-a kind.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
To be sure, Royals pitcher Michael Lorenzen’s first decade in the major leagues was embellished with highlights that most people could only dream of or envy.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
It’s embellished with studs and a empire bow bust, a sweetheart neckline, a charming empire waist, and a swirling and full-length A-line silhouette.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
Celebration one, done! 19 Act II – The Bride and Her Tribe
For the second celebration in D.C., Natalia made sure the bridesmaids and maid of honor had personalized bags with feather slippers and satin embellished feather pajamas.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
To be sure, Royals pitcher Michael Lorenzen’s first decade in the major leagues was embellished with highlights that most people could only dream of or envy.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
It’s embellished with studs and a empire bow bust, a sweetheart neckline, a charming empire waist, and a swirling and full-length A-line silhouette.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
Celebration one, done! 19 Act II – The Bride and Her Tribe
For the second celebration in D.C., Natalia made sure the bridesmaids and maid of honor had personalized bags with feather slippers and satin embellished feather pajamas.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellish
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Forty-one percent of respondents said news outlets generally exaggerate the seriousness of global warming, which is up from 37% in 2024.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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This response is exaggerated in Raynaud's syndrome.—
Anju Goel,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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It’s tastefully decorated without sacrificing comfort, with stunning natural accents and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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Score more of Howard’s decorating tips in The Waterfront House: Living with Style on the Coast, on sale April 22.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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His mission is to democratize AI, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can leverage automation to enhance productivity and efficiency.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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This approach enables companies to tailor marketing strategies and personalize offerings, thereby enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Aparicio’s late grandmother, Maria de la Paz Torres Aparicio, handcrafted dolls adorned with clothes that people left behind during the war.—
Sarah Quiñones Wolfson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Today, The Dwarika’s spans 2.5 acres and features 80 rooms and suites, each one adorned with original woodwork, handcrafted furnishings and thoughtful Nepalese details.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Larnach padded the lead with a two-run homer in the eighth inning.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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And the suitcases themselves were ugly: padded with textured black fabric, soft on one side, hard on the other, the malleable side bumpy and uneven with toiletries that had been stuffed in at the last moment.—
Elisa Wouk Almino,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Embellish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellish. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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