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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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In the enlarged vision of the classics slowly taking shape in the American academy, Yanxiao has found an intellectual foothold.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Maddix was born by emergency C-section with an enlarged heart that was causing a laundry list of other medical problems.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The lack of chemistry between the couple is exaggerated by Segel’s blasé performance, made all the more expressionless by Weaving’s naturally expressive face.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
16 Mar. 2026
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Some health experts have said that, while there has been evidence of fraud, the concerns have been exaggerated.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Furnishings are from local vintage markets, while tabletops and bar fronts are adorned with local marble.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still, even in this context—even as Sisqo adorned a song about thongs with baroque strings and extravagant chord modulations—Full Moon stands above.—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Rose Byrne stunned in a strapless black mermaid Dior gown that featured delicate embroidered floral appliqués with shimmering beadwork running diagonally across the bodice and down the skirt, which flowed into a train.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
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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Adapted by Nesbo from his fifth Harry Hole mystery (The Snowman was the seventh), Detective Hole is padded by several episodes, and the finale arrives at a conclusion that is somewhere between illogical and wholly ludicrous.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Manning padded his on-field earnings with an unmatched endorsement portfolio as the NFL’s most marketable player for more than a decade.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Benedikt Althaus, who goes by Xariif, wore a tiger fursuit draped in red, white and blue stripes and splotches, reminiscent of the American flag.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fencing draped with blue tarps has been set up in front of the lifeguard station, with a gap in the fence allowing access to its entrance.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Embellished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellished. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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