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as in decorated
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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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The star embraced a futuristic look with embellished sunglasses, ear cuffs and a chin cuff.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
This gives the floor plan a warmer, richer look that's further embellished with curved edges throughout.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
This is the 11th anniversary of this often provocative and consistently pleasing festival, with films screening from April 24 to May 3 at the Davis Theater and Gene Siskel Film Center, and it is embellished by something new.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
In a dramatic finish, the hem of the bodysuit transformed into garter points embellished with miniature satin bow ties and matching gold suspension clasps.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
By contrast, anything that's overly embellished or bold can turn off potential buyers.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
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
The star embraced a futuristic look with embellished sunglasses, ear cuffs and a chin cuff.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
The black headphones feature two attachable black bows and an ear cushion embellished with symbols inspired by the singer’s music.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
This gives the floor plan a warmer, richer look that's further embellished with curved edges throughout.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
This is the 11th anniversary of this often provocative and consistently pleasing festival, with films screening from April 24 to May 3 at the Davis Theater and Gene Siskel Film Center, and it is embellished by something new.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
In a dramatic finish, the hem of the bodysuit transformed into garter points embellished with miniature satin bow ties and matching gold suspension clasps.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
By contrast, anything that's overly embellished or bold can turn off potential buyers.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellished
Adjective
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An enlarged spleen is at most 500 grams and only up to 20 cm long, the health department noted.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
15 Apr. 2026
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The family of a 17-year-old Texas cheerleader has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a distributor of a popular energy drink, saying the teenager died from an enlarged heart caused by ingesting large amounts of caffeine.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
10 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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Hanks rejected that argument, finding the remarks were exaggerated rather than defamatory.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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The scrutiny of fame has always been dehumanizing, though the ubiquity of the modern-day comment section has surely accelerated and exaggerated its cruelty.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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And every inch of the life-sized contract is adorned with the signatures of Knicks personnel.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bruce also shared some other photos of the prom couple, featuring Walker in his black tuxedo and Ava in a blush strapless dress adorned with rhinestones and a black bow.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kate Flannery wears an embroidered gown to the Normal premiere with Mary Lynn Rajskub in Los Angeles on April 15.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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So, too, was Rita Ora's; the singer donned an embroidered naked dress for the event complete with a giant black bow and a massive hat covered in black feathers.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 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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My year is pretty padded out with a bunch of appearances and shows and tours.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Singles from Marsee in the fourth and Ramírez in the fifth padded the lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Try mid-calf or ankle boots with a structured miniskirt with a sweater draped over the shoulders.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026
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With Green draped all over him, spearheading the Warriors’ blitzing defensive attack, Leonard was held scoreless for the first 11 minutes and 43 seconds of the fourth quarter, even as the Clippers force-fed him the ball down the stretch.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Embellished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellished. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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