embellishment
noun
em·bel·lish·ment
im-ˈbe-lish-mənt 
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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The dress also featured feather embellishments on her hip and shoulder.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
The René Caovilla Anastasia sandals are an open toe silhouette with a satin finish decorated with crystal embellishments throughout.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
From subtle nods like soft yellows and airy blues to maximalist styles with neons, textures, and embellishments, InStyle editors share 21 ideas to inspire your Gemini season manicure.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
Bella glistened in a gold Elie Saab gown from the Fall-Winter 2004 Haute Couture collection, featuring a small train and silver embellishments.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
The René Caovilla Anastasia sandals are an open toe silhouette with a satin finish decorated with crystal embellishments throughout.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
From subtle nods like soft yellows and airy blues to maximalist styles with neons, textures, and embellishments, InStyle editors share 21 ideas to inspire your Gemini season manicure.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
Bella glistened in a gold Elie Saab gown from the Fall-Winter 2004 Haute Couture collection, featuring a small train and silver embellishments.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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 24 May. 2026.
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