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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
The silhouette of the dress was very traditional, but the embellishments were on the more playful side and included large rosettes and wax flowers.
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Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The actress turned to Balmain‘s resort 2026 collection for her look, which featured gold hardware embellishment at the halter neckline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Martin's story is indeed pretty remarkable without embellishment.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Other slippers feature cute embellishments like pom-poms, ears or sequins.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The actress turned to Balmain‘s resort 2026 collection for her look, which featured gold hardware embellishment at the halter neckline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Martin's story is indeed pretty remarkable without embellishment.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Other slippers feature cute embellishments like pom-poms, ears or sequins.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for embellishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment
Noun
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Studs, leopard print, and DIY ornamentation sit alongside soft pastels, swirling graphic patterns, and a Nouveau color palette inspired by the Parisian Metropolitain signs.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Born into postwar optimism in the mid-20th century, the movement favored steel, concrete, and insulated glass in defiance of ornamentation.—
Will Speros,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But to say — as some Panthers fans are doing these days — that he should immediately be traded or is a complete draft bust is an over-exaggeration.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Despite the mess in her apartment, the man, like everyone else in her life, brushes off her fears as the exaggerations of an overactive imagination.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the Jesus tower, another would be dedicated to Mary, with bluish granite ornaments meant to evoke her iconic cloak; there would also be spires for each of the four Evangelists and the twelve apostles.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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There’s a point at which there are too many ornaments on the Christmas tree and the whole thing is in danger of tipping over.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The characters are turning into caricatures — especially Martin Short’s Oliver Putnam.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Easy isn’t a caricature, even if the people and events around him increasingly feel that way.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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For her, the shelves of novels are more than just decorations.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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These towering decorations are easy to set up and feature built-in, glowing lights to dial up the spookiness.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The beauty of cotton curtains lies in their versatility—the easy-to-handle material can be printed, support a variety of embroidery techniques, and adorned with trimmings to draw more attention to your windows.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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The gown also included delicate embroidery featured in a whimsical motif near the hem of the skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Before the presentation, MAC Cosmetics’ lead makeup artist told WWD the makeup was inspired by Taíno culture in the Dominican Republic, with sequin wing adornments made to look like eyewear, feather lashes and foil lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The cake is quick to whip up and requires no icing or adornment.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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The murder charge includes enhancements that allege Miramontes committed a premeditated murder, used a gun in the crime and fired that weapon from inside a vehicle, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Every detail in the darkest shadows and brightest highlights is retained and accentuated by HDR's enhancement of the dynamic range.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishment. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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