embellishment
noun
em·bel·lish·ment
im-ˈbe-lish-mənt 
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Examples of embellishment in a Sentence
a colorful mobile is just the embellishment that the soon-to-be nursery needs
the actor's penchant for embellishment suggests that his memoirs would be more appropriately shelved in the fiction section
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Related Articles At the pink carpet premiere, attendees embraced black and white hues, sparkling embellishments and metallics, among other trends.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Aug. 2024
For instance, a cool embroidery, embellishments and patch pockets of personalization to each piece.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2024
Or custom design your own Lilly dress — the Worth Avenue store features an exclusive Custom Shift Shop in which a client can select their dress style, fabric, and embellishments to create a look all their own.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 19 July 2024
With embellishments and detailed artwork, these iterations of what became the modern-day stroller were luxuries.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 17 July 2024
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Aug. 2024
For instance, a cool embroidery, embellishments and patch pockets of personalization to each piece.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2024
Or custom design your own Lilly dress — the Worth Avenue store features an exclusive Custom Shift Shop in which a client can select their dress style, fabric, and embellishments to create a look all their own.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 19 July 2024
With embellishments and detailed artwork, these iterations of what became the modern-day stroller were luxuries.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 17 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for embellishment
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“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embellishment. Accessed 13 Sep. 2024.
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