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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Resort wear, eveningwear and ready-to-wear blur together through intricate embellishment, bold colour and craftsmanship that demands attention without feeling forced.
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
These are not creative embellishments of personality.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Plus, brands are now reimagining the style with playful embellishments!
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Rich textiles, custom embroidery, crystal embellishment and patriotic motifs brought texture, movement and a fresh interpretation of American glamour.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
These are not creative embellishments of personality.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Plus, brands are now reimagining the style with playful embellishments!
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Rich textiles, custom embroidery, crystal embellishment and patriotic motifs brought texture, movement and a fresh interpretation of American glamour.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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