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as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies
a colorful mobile is just the embellishment that the soon-to-be nursery needs
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as in exaggeration
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
the actor's penchant for embellishment suggests that his memoirs would be more appropriately shelved in the fiction section
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Recent Examples of embellishment
Murals by artist Dan Terry add a flair of embellishment throughout the sports complex.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Cyrus added a large gold sculptural embellishment that was pinned across her shoulder and chest.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The embellishment was so far-fetched, its chances of being believed were less than a wing and a prayer.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
By layering these materials and processes, Materia Futura is able to produce an expansive range of material embellishments like sequins and paillettes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Cyrus added a large gold sculptural embellishment that was pinned across her shoulder and chest.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The embellishment was so far-fetched, its chances of being believed were less than a wing and a prayer.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
By layering these materials and processes, Materia Futura is able to produce an expansive range of material embellishments like sequins and paillettes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment
Noun
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His photographs vibrate with the excess of their ornamentation, with an audacity of presence that exceeds the realm of the emblematic.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its tapered legs and subtle ornamentation give it an old world quality that still looks right at home in a contemporary designscape.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
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Schultz declined to respond to the litany of accusations, calling them exaggerations and mischaracterizations.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The assumption was that exaggeration would repel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Moscow — Russian investigators have prevented a giant meteorite fragment being smuggled to Britain disguised as a garden ornament, the Federal Customs Service reported Thursday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Madeline is newer still, having purchased her first kit just over a year ago to stitch Christmas ornaments for her niece.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The ape caricature still colors how Black people are received in America.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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In pop culture, the representation of gay men has largely been limited to a narrow list of tragic themes and undignified caricatures, Duquette said.—
Ian Kerner 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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Next, think about the food and decorations that will be filling the space.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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This is a hotel where guests demand—and get—rooms customized to their needs, whether that extends to the design of decorations on personal Christmas trees or ordering gallons of Evian water to wash in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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In addition to featuring intricate lacework, some pieces stand out for being crafted from chiffon and fluid satins, being punctuated by tiny floral embroideries and cascading daisy embellishments or simply for their buttery hues that add to the classic black and white propositions.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The jeans featured floral embroideries and mixed media patchwork.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There was no sour cream, avocado or other adornments, just spicy meat in a soft tortilla.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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When Christmas rolls around, her home can be found overflowing with cheerful Hobby Lobby finds, from red and green adornments to unique, oversized jingle bells.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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In exchange for not experiencing the thrill and excitement of watching a football game in person, those of us at home will get the benefit of experiencing the game with a few technological enhancements.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The upgrade will include multiple enhancements to the customer experience and once implemented, Coloradans can expect a new option for a streamlined user experience.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishment. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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