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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This darling pair of Dolce Vita sandals has the prettiest beaded embellishment for all of your vacation wear needs.
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Lemieux was known for diving on the ice, embellishments that drew the anger of opponents, Farber said, and often his own teammates.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The intricate laser-cutting, crystal embellishments, and full skirt?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 May 2026
The Belgian queen consort wore the British designer’s Electra gown, crafted in a bold sapphire tone with shimmering embellishments on the bodice and sleeves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Lemieux was known for diving on the ice, embellishments that drew the anger of opponents, Farber said, and often his own teammates.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The intricate laser-cutting, crystal embellishments, and full skirt?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 May 2026
The Belgian queen consort wore the British designer’s Electra gown, crafted in a bold sapphire tone with shimmering embellishments on the bodice and sleeves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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