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as in enlarged
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as in exaggerated
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 adorned
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 embellished
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
This evening, Zendaya attended the Rome premiere of The Drama in a black Armani Privé gown, featuring an embellished and very low scoop neck and structural waist.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Qajar-dynasty kitsch—kings with walrus mustaches and embellished turbans, women with unibrows in tunics—became ubiquitous as a motif in contemporary art, on the walls of cafés, on teapots.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
For men, Mishal carries kurta pajamas, a knee-length tunic outfit, along with embellished waistcoats to elevate the look.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Paul Anthony Kelly looked dapper in a black Chanel suit with wide lapels, as did Jeff Goldblum, who wore an embellished Chanel cardigan.
—Brandi Fowler, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Doric columns lend a sense of timeless elegance, the original chandelier still hangs from the embellished coffered ceiling, and two mezzanine library galleries overlook the room from either end—but the real showstopper is the art.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Gwyneth Paltrow dazzled in a sleeveless black Givenchy gown featuring a sheer bodice with a plunging V-neckline and lace overlay along with an embellished tea-length tulle skirt.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Prada’s drawstring skirts and embellished pumps.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Once poured, some of the candles are embellished with petals, flowers, leaves and herbs from Wolfer’s home garden.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Today, every inch of the Starquarters has been embellished with La DoubleJ’s maximalist patterns.
—Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Her trademark mix of stratospheric vocals, whiplash sound design, and electronic beats is in full force, her gigantic productions embellished by co-producers James Ford and Hudson Mohawke, with Jacques Greene among the additional producers.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
Her custom jade green bustier gown came with a plunging sweetheart neckline and peplum waist, ornately embellished in stone and crystal embroidery.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Spencer Singer styles Chanel devotees Lily-Rose Depp (in a sleeveless vest embellished with pearls and rhinestones) and Gracie Abrams (wearing a beautiful black tweed dress).
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Admire Local Art Dip even deeper into Maryville’s creative well at painter Charles Finley’s downtown gallery, where walls are embellished with his soft watercolor renderings of the surrounding East Tennessee landscapes.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Pfeiffer stuck to a pearl theme for premiere night and wore a mid-length black Oscar de la Renta dress, fully embellished with pearls.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
And even when the original clips of viral moments are authentic, they’re increasingly used as a launching point for embellished narratives and AI content – to capture an invested audience.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
This evening, Zendaya attended the Rome premiere of The Drama in a black Armani Privé gown, featuring an embellished and very low scoop neck and structural waist.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Qajar-dynasty kitsch—kings with walrus mustaches and embellished turbans, women with unibrows in tunics—became ubiquitous as a motif in contemporary art, on the walls of cafés, on teapots.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
For men, Mishal carries kurta pajamas, a knee-length tunic outfit, along with embellished waistcoats to elevate the look.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Paul Anthony Kelly looked dapper in a black Chanel suit with wide lapels, as did Jeff Goldblum, who wore an embellished Chanel cardigan.
—Brandi Fowler, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Doric columns lend a sense of timeless elegance, the original chandelier still hangs from the embellished coffered ceiling, and two mezzanine library galleries overlook the room from either end—but the real showstopper is the art.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Gwyneth Paltrow dazzled in a sleeveless black Givenchy gown featuring a sheer bodice with a plunging V-neckline and lace overlay along with an embellished tea-length tulle skirt.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Prada’s drawstring skirts and embellished pumps.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Kyle Williams of the New England Patriots embellished his bootcut jeans with a beaded chain for his Super Bowl LX tunnel walk fit.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Once poured, some of the candles are embellished with petals, flowers, leaves and herbs from Wolfer’s home garden.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Today, every inch of the Starquarters has been embellished with La DoubleJ’s maximalist patterns.
—Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Her trademark mix of stratospheric vocals, whiplash sound design, and electronic beats is in full force, her gigantic productions embellished by co-producers James Ford and Hudson Mohawke, with Jacques Greene among the additional producers.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
Her custom jade green bustier gown came with a plunging sweetheart neckline and peplum waist, ornately embellished in stone and crystal embroidery.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Spencer Singer styles Chanel devotees Lily-Rose Depp (in a sleeveless vest embellished with pearls and rhinestones) and Gracie Abrams (wearing a beautiful black tweed dress).
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Admire Local Art Dip even deeper into Maryville’s creative well at painter Charles Finley’s downtown gallery, where walls are embellished with his soft watercolor renderings of the surrounding East Tennessee landscapes.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Pfeiffer stuck to a pearl theme for premiere night and wore a mid-length black Oscar de la Renta dress, fully embellished with pearls.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellished
Adjective
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During Coulier's six-month checkup and PET scans, doctors discovered a flare-up had returned as an enlarged tumor.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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An enlarged tournament naturally opens the door for some fresh faces around the soccer world and there will be four of them this year — each with their own special stories.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.—
Elaine Mallon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The team, according to records shared with Semafor by Moore’s office, is digging into whether Moore had exaggerated his military record, as well as his high school and collegiate basketball tenure.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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There are also credible questions over whether Mills exaggerated his military record during his first campaign.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, pants adorned with metallic accents, fringe jackets, and handbags reinforce the trend’s strong cowgirl foundation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His services are not limited to jeans; Friedberg is working with brands on leather, denim, silk, hand beaded and embroidered blouses, sweater knits and more.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Snag Loft’s whimsical embroidered floral option on sale that celebrates spring blooms, or embrace vintage edge with this boyfriend-cut Levi’s 90s Trucker Jacket.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.—
Wendy O'Dea,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The roomy main compartment, zippered hanging pocket, and padded laptop sleeve mean everything has a place, so there’s no more digging around for your passport at the gate.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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Steyer, who’s polling ahead of Swalwell in some surveys, has reportedly padded his campaign coffers with more than $38 million of his own cash.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Black bunting is now draped over the Walnuttown Fire and Rescue station's garage doors, fire trucks and both men's lockers as the department mourns the losses of Buck and 56-year-old Assistant Chief Robert Shick.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Embellished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellished. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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