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 design also featured floral appliqués along the neckline and Nicola's veil, embellishments that Vogue noted bore a resemblance to the dress Nicola's mother, Claudia Heffner Peltz, wore on her wedding day.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Cartoon artwork, patchwork, decorative buttons, contrasting textiles, cargo pockets and 3-D embellishments are just some of the ways the brand has refreshed the baggy fit.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
The color coordination between the shoe and the dress created a full tonal look without relying on embellishment or hardware.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
To add personalization and embellishment, RockLove has also created ‘Enhancers’ AKA double-sided charms with motifs that die-hard fans will appreciate (e.g. Star Wars easter eggs); and the look is completed with Swarovski crystals.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Cartoon artwork, patchwork, decorative buttons, contrasting textiles, cargo pockets and 3-D embellishments are just some of the ways the brand has refreshed the baggy fit.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
The color coordination between the shoe and the dress created a full tonal look without relying on embellishment or hardware.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
To add personalization and embellishment, RockLove has also created ‘Enhancers’ AKA double-sided charms with motifs that die-hard fans will appreciate (e.g. Star Wars easter eggs); and the look is completed with Swarovski crystals.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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 21 Aug. 2025.
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