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as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
the story of the comic marriage proposal was embellished as it passed from one generation to the next in the family
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the walls of the French restaurant are embellished with scenes of Parisian life
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Recent Examples of embellish
Her long black hair was left down, embellished with a mid-length veil.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
Here, Tung embellished her normal everyday black cat-eye with a mirrored bottom wing jetting out from her waterline on both eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
The upper half is embellished with 18-karat white gold sculpted into the image of a lotus flower, which is a recurring motif of the Imperiale.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The extremely high ceilings were embellished with large crystal chandeliers, while the floors and floral arrangements gave the hotel a European feel and flair.
—Marcea Cazel, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
Here, Tung embellished her normal everyday black cat-eye with a mirrored bottom wing jetting out from her waterline on both eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
The upper half is embellished with 18-karat white gold sculpted into the image of a lotus flower, which is a recurring motif of the Imperiale.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The extremely high ceilings were embellished with large crystal chandeliers, while the floors and floral arrangements gave the hotel a European feel and flair.
—Marcea Cazel, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellish
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Some politicians will always seek to exploit immigration anxieties, exaggerate problems, and spread misinformation.—
Alexander Kustov,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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While there are some potential side effects, people on social media exaggerate or misrepresent the risks.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
11 Aug. 2025
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The food containers are all decorated with whimsical illustrations, and the bag even features a crossword puzzle with McDonaldland trivia.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lauper released a limited run of t-shirts decorated with the slogan, donating proceeds to Planned Parenthood and True Colors United.—
Jessi Roti,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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The theory is that each of these tax rates distinctly discourages the production and the seizing of initiative in the economy; therefore, cutting them enhances economic activity to an uncommon degree.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Part of that facelift involved enhancing the fan experience, since taxpayers contributed $135 million overall to the project and 57% of ticket holders are either new fans or attended for the first time in 2024.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The set comes with 60 lined stationery sheets and 30 matching envelopes, all adorned with 10 distinctive floral designs in soft pastel shades.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Executive education has also lured funds from another core Harvard constituency: billionaires with their names adorning a building.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
2 Aug. 2025
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The set smooths and shapes the midsection comfortably, and the adjustable straps and padded bra provide a custom fit.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this summer, when White House officials began speaking with Abbott about padding Republican margins in the House, the idea was that Texas would be the first state in which to pursue the strategy, but not the last.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Embellish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellish. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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