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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 guest room design is sleek, modern, and heavily influenced by Galán's original work, blending art deco touches with Andaz's signature pink embellishments.
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Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Crystal embellishments in the shape of florals gave a sweet touch to grey flannels, while a pale pink floor-length cape was bedecked in shiny crystals resembling moons and large teardrops.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
As reported, Murakami, a contemporary artist known for his floral embellishments, was commissioned by Complex to create a limited edition of fan gear and collectibles for the series.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
Blumarine and Valentino followed suit, incorporating peasant-style tops, ornate embellishments, and billowing silhouettes in their Milan and Paris collections.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
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Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Crystal embellishments in the shape of florals gave a sweet touch to grey flannels, while a pale pink floor-length cape was bedecked in shiny crystals resembling moons and large teardrops.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
As reported, Murakami, a contemporary artist known for his floral embellishments, was commissioned by Complex to create a limited edition of fan gear and collectibles for the series.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
Blumarine and Valentino followed suit, incorporating peasant-style tops, ornate embellishments, and billowing silhouettes in their Milan and Paris collections.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment
Noun
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Things got back on track, and Longstreth played another demo: melismatic ornamentation, vocal harmonies, and shifting tonal centers.—
Anna Wiener,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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The fireplace mantle featured simple greenery, and the side tables had minimal ornamentation.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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His commentary, interweaving humor, exaggeration and extreme claims, is often protected by the cloak of opinion and hyperbole.—
Nicole Kraft,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Angarano’s Rickey is a nice guy with a penchant for exaggeration.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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Distinguished by its lack of ornament, the building overlooks historic Michaelerplatz.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2025
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The ornaments were first in Spiegel’s catalog and offered wholesale to retailers Kress, Woolworth’s and Eagle’s throughout the country.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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These caricatures are amusing, but nothing compared to when President Dutton finally has to strap up and blow away mercenaries like Rambo.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pottery making, caricature illustrations, and other creative installations will also be available.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the script, Auburn offers a blank canvas — no instructions for set decoration.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration in the U.S. for valor on the battlefield.—
Julie Depenbrock,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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The technique could also be seen via the hand-cut silk wool cascading petal embroideries that undulated down her new Octavia and Adeline gowns.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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So that detail was doing a bit of embroidery on the relationship.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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The exhibit includes hand-wove and embroidered textiles, apparel, blankets and adornments.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Among the Early Iron Age finds were a large pendant, brooches, and a decorative metal disc, often used as a military adornment.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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Smokey is shaped completely different and obviously his coloring is very unusual for a beagle.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The lab also analyzed food colorings and additives, which the new administration has said is a priority, per the New York Times.—
Alison Snyder,
Axios,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishment. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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