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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Details like tulle ruffles, pearls and rhinestones echo the ornate embellishments of a couture gown, but are full of hidden meaning.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Structure builds the core of this collection, and the fluid fabrics, delicate sheer layering and intricate embellishments gives character and emotion.
HZ: Look 3 is a good reflection of this notion.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Mariah Carey appeared at Apple Music's 10th anniversary celebration in L.A. in a sheer black gown with glittering embellishments.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 July 2025
Be careful not to tear embellishments from your hat; some aren't designed to be removed.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Structure builds the core of this collection, and the fluid fabrics, delicate sheer layering and intricate embellishments gives character and emotion.
HZ: Look 3 is a good reflection of this notion.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Mariah Carey appeared at Apple Music's 10th anniversary celebration in L.A. in a sheer black gown with glittering embellishments.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 July 2025
Be careful not to tear embellishments from your hat; some aren't designed to be removed.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 June 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 12 Jul. 2025.
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