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as in ornaments
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 exaggerations
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 embellishments
For an unexpected twist, layer smaller hoops on top of a larger one or add buttons or other embellishments.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Finishing the ensemble were pointed black loafers, complete with buckle embellishments.
—Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
These embellishments were carved or molded to reflect artisanal motifs once popular in the south of France, with imagery like olive branches, lavender flowers, grapes, and cicadas.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
The silhouette of the dress was very traditional, but the embellishments were on the more playful side and included large rosettes and wax flowers.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Johnson Hartig, the brand's CEO and Creative Director, whose whimsical graphics, collage-effect embellishments, and historical references are core to the brand ethos, also met the moment in today's fraught political and cultural environment with his show.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Other slippers feature cute embellishments like pom-poms, ears or sequins.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The collection offers fashion and durability by combining leather and denim with embellishments that capture the American West.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
The snapshots show the '90s influencer clad in a white $890 Chloé one-piece swimsuit with frilly hemlines, a plunging V-neck and floral eyelet embellishments all over.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Finishing the ensemble were pointed black loafers, complete with buckle embellishments.
—Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
These embellishments were carved or molded to reflect artisanal motifs once popular in the south of France, with imagery like olive branches, lavender flowers, grapes, and cicadas.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
The silhouette of the dress was very traditional, but the embellishments were on the more playful side and included large rosettes and wax flowers.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Johnson Hartig, the brand's CEO and Creative Director, whose whimsical graphics, collage-effect embellishments, and historical references are core to the brand ethos, also met the moment in today's fraught political and cultural environment with his show.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Other slippers feature cute embellishments like pom-poms, ears or sequins.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The collection offers fashion and durability by combining leather and denim with embellishments that capture the American West.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
The snapshots show the '90s influencer clad in a white $890 Chloé one-piece swimsuit with frilly hemlines, a plunging V-neck and floral eyelet embellishments all over.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishments
Noun
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For easy place cards, write the names of guests on clear ornaments and fill them with extra berries.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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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
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In the Coen brothers’ films, wondrous coincidences and absurd exaggerations come off as a comic cosmic order, as a cynical version of metaphysics.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
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In fact, the outing displayed an exploration of embellishment for Hudson as several styles featured intricate embroideries.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The park has welcomed various new parades, shows, decorations, merch and more to commemorate the milestone occasion.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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If warm autumn hues like red, orange, and yellow clash with your home's cool exterior, opt for grassy decorations that complement an earthy facade.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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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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The director was careful to avoid creating caricatures of religious figures.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 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 business specializes in leather, leather working tools, buckles, lather dyes, tack hardware, adornments for belts and do-it-yourself kits.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Situated along Barbuda’s southwest coast, the project commits to ecologically sensitive development, renewable energy and community enhancements, aligning with Barbuda’s rich tradition of respecting nature.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 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
Noun
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Gina Marie Bakery, based in Waterbury, announced the voluntary recall on September 10 over the potential undeclared presence of almonds, sesame and several food colorings—namely Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2017, General Mills tried to remove artificial colorings from Trix and transition to using natural dyes.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Embellishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishments. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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