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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
Jordan Julian, InStyle, 22 May 2026
The look also marked a shift for the singer, who typically gravitates toward embellished flares and bodysuits.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 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
Her nails continued the embellished theme, with rhinestones bedazzling her French manicure.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 18 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
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
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
The kit was embellished with a bevy of sparkles, creating a star motif that Williams matched with the crystal details in her hair.
—Conchita Widjojo, Footwear News, 1 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, 29 May 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
Instead, Jarman chose a graceful pleated, ankle-length creation featuring a double neckline—front and back—embellished with a few gold jewel details.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
Nearby is Nari Ward’s Swing (2010), a car tire embellished with shoe tips, shoe tongues, and a rope.
—Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The sleeveless, ankle-length garment clung to her figure and was embellished with a design across her bust line.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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
The look also marked a shift for the singer, who typically gravitates toward embellished flares and bodysuits.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 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
Her nails continued the embellished theme, with rhinestones bedazzling her French manicure.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 18 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
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
Verb
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
The kit was embellished with a bevy of sparkles, creating a star motif that Williams matched with the crystal details in her hair.
—Conchita Widjojo, Footwear News, 1 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, 29 May 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
Instead, Jarman chose a graceful pleated, ankle-length creation featuring a double neckline—front and back—embellished with a few gold jewel details.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
Nearby is Nari Ward’s Swing (2010), a car tire embellished with shoe tips, shoe tongues, and a rope.
—Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The sleeveless, ankle-length garment clung to her figure and was embellished with a design across her bust line.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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
Verb
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City officials say telecom companies have exaggerated the impact of that city law.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Goldman Sachs’ David Mericle suggests this reading has perhaps been exaggerated.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lester’s, the hotel’s restaurant, will open in the annex next door in summer 2026, but a full breakfast is served daily in the cozy on-site bar adorned with nautical paintings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Each chair was also adorned with a handmade fan to ward off the late afternoon heat, according to Italian media.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Goods include embroidered clothing, handmade textiles, local foods, homemade wine, herbal medicines and farm animals.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 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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The open-toe style had a rounded black footbed, padded upper and a thick rubber sole with deep grooves along the bottom edge.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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The singer’s hips were padded, her hands were gloved and her face artfully shaded by a giant hat designed by Stephen Jones millinery that was lined with golf leaf.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Amelia Island, Florida An unspoiled wisp of a barrier island, Amelia Island has miles of pristine beaches with sand dunes and unfettered access to the Atlantic Ocean, plus a forest of giant oaks draped in Spanish moss just for good measure.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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From the annals of cooking past, sauce jouvert, spunky with marjoram, red wine vinegar, both walnuts and hazelnuts, and breadcrumbs, is raised from the annals of recipe history to be draped over pretty much any kind of vegetable.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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“Embellished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellished. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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