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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
Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Along with the abyssal green dress, Union wore embellished leather sandal heels courtesy of Miu Miu for an extra dose of summer style.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
For her appearance on the starry and nostalgic red carpet — which was attended by Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack — Swift wore an embellished off-the-shoulder Erdem creation with brown sandal heels.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Throw it on with denim shorts over a bikini, pair it with your favorite baggy white jeans, or dress it up with a flowy white maxi skirt and embellished sandals.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Reynolds initially sketched leafy branches for an embellished natural setting.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Silk, velvet, wool blends, and heavily lined or embellished curtains, however, are better off with professional dry cleaning.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Similar to Cashmere garments, Dills recommends treating your embellished items like a luxury item since hotter temperatures can ruin these pieces.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Shield little faces from the sun with embellished baseball hats -- styles so cute, kids will actually want to wear them.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The show was named after one of these ships, The Terror (the second was The Erebus) and it’s all based on a true story, though wildly embellished both out of necessity and for entertainment purposes.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
It was elaborately embellished, heavy — an actual work of art.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 12 June 2026
Spielberg’s first fully theatrical feature, the lovers-on-the-run chase film The Sugarland Express from 1974, was based on a true story in Texas that Spielberg, along with screenwriters Matthew Robbins and Hal Barwood, embellished to turn into a big moving Hollywood entertainment.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
It was embellished with lace buttons and drawstring ties finished with gold-tone tips.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
But a new book by former first lady Jill Biden suggests that these reassuring portraits of an octogenarian president with enviable stamina were embellished.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Frankel—who strutted down the W South Beach runway wearing a black strappy bikini embellished with silver hardware followed by a cheeky blue and white crochet bikini—said she’s managed to find a silver lining to the overwhelming online scrutiny.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Back in town, inside Palma’s majestic Gothic landmark La Seu, spellbinding rainbows of color flooded down on the nave, and flying buttresses exquisitely embellished the walkable roof terrace.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Adjective
Tiers of lace, an embellished party jacket, and a sense of bohemian ease made the Olsen twins' 2017 Met Gala appearance one for the books.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Along with the abyssal green dress, Union wore embellished leather sandal heels courtesy of Miu Miu for an extra dose of summer style.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
For her appearance on the starry and nostalgic red carpet — which was attended by Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack — Swift wore an embellished off-the-shoulder Erdem creation with brown sandal heels.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Throw it on with denim shorts over a bikini, pair it with your favorite baggy white jeans, or dress it up with a flowy white maxi skirt and embellished sandals.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Reynolds initially sketched leafy branches for an embellished natural setting.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Silk, velvet, wool blends, and heavily lined or embellished curtains, however, are better off with professional dry cleaning.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Similar to Cashmere garments, Dills recommends treating your embellished items like a luxury item since hotter temperatures can ruin these pieces.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Shield little faces from the sun with embellished baseball hats -- styles so cute, kids will actually want to wear them.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
The sandals are embellished with the signature Ribbon buckle, which decorates a dainty strap that wraps delicately around the ankle.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The show was named after one of these ships, The Terror (the second was The Erebus) and it’s all based on a true story, though wildly embellished both out of necessity and for entertainment purposes.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
It was elaborately embellished, heavy — an actual work of art.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 12 June 2026
Spielberg’s first fully theatrical feature, the lovers-on-the-run chase film The Sugarland Express from 1974, was based on a true story in Texas that Spielberg, along with screenwriters Matthew Robbins and Hal Barwood, embellished to turn into a big moving Hollywood entertainment.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
It was embellished with lace buttons and drawstring ties finished with gold-tone tips.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
But a new book by former first lady Jill Biden suggests that these reassuring portraits of an octogenarian president with enviable stamina were embellished.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Frankel—who strutted down the W South Beach runway wearing a black strappy bikini embellished with silver hardware followed by a cheeky blue and white crochet bikini—said she’s managed to find a silver lining to the overwhelming online scrutiny.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Back in town, inside Palma’s majestic Gothic landmark La Seu, spellbinding rainbows of color flooded down on the nave, and flying buttresses exquisitely embellished the walkable roof terrace.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellished
Adjective
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Everyone wears white, and an enlarged portrait of Paul sits on an easel overlooking the quad.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But during a routine 6-month-old pediatric appointment, an enlarged liver prompted additional testing that ultimately changed the course of their lives.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Ronaldo is among the most famous, most decorated and wealthiest players ever to step on a soccer pitch.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 May 2026
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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 discrepancy was spotted by Reuters, which claims that data Tesla gave to authorities in Sweden and the Netherlands grossly exaggerated the safety record of FSD in the United States.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
17 June 2026
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Replay shows the defender never made meaningful contact and the offensive player overly-exaggerated the contact (flopped).—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The result was a golden, eye-catching cane adorned with jewelry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The elegant design featured sheer, billowing sleeves adorned with a polka-dot pattern.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The hat designer paired the heels with a bright pink embroidered dress featuring a tiered neckline and hem.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Kawar has devoted much of her life to documenting, collecting, and showcasing embroidered clothing, jewellery, and objects of daily life from settlements across West Asia.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Prevent ant hills by maintaining trimmed grass, removing debris, tilling soil, and planting pest-repellent herbs like mint or basil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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Air drying your un-trimmed hair might feel flat and weighed down, making some of the features in your face feel out of proportion.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Marcus Rashford padded the lead in the 85th minute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Yet the drama is mainly verbal, and while there are revelations about the family history, even a 90-minute running time seems padded.—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Miami Gardens felt like Montevideo on Monday as a sea of Uruguayan soccer fans, many with giant blue and white striped flags draped over their shoulders, nearly packed Hard Rock Stadium and had to settle for a 1-1 tie against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opening match.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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“Embellished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellished. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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