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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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as in enlarged
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as in decorated
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Recent Examples of embellished
Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Venturini Fendi’s last collection was shown in Milan last week for spring 2026, a colorful, crafty and fun ready-to-wear lineup and new highly embellished versions of some of the most successful accessories for the brand, including the Baguette and the Peekaboo.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The embellished accessory is covered in shiny glass stones on top of gold hardware and utilizes an open cuff design that makes for easy removal.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
For a fuss-free display, surround your embellished watering can with an assortment of gourds in a variety of sizes.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Gerber opted for a romantic Givenchy dress with a lace top and sheer embellished skirt, while Pullman dressed up in a bow tie and tuxedo.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Shoulder bags were fashioned in raffia and embellished with lyra embroidery.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The designer, who is eighty-six, looked a bit like a ship captain, in a navy blazer embellished with gold buttons.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Get those sassy, embellished one-pieces on!
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The statement-making backless dress was embellished with elaborate beadwork and a decorative clasp at her upper back, while also revealing her backside.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Transmutation—bridging the known to the unknown, the remembered to the imagined, the truth to the embellished—is a writer’s privilege, a writer’s realm.
—Beth Kephart
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
On the starboard side lies a bar embellished with amethyst and agate; on the port side is a hookah room with fold-down sea terraces.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
It’s embellished with aspen tree wallpaper, deer motifs, and red-and-black plaid armchairs that look like your favorite flannel shirt.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Sequin Skirt Incorporate everyday preciousness into your rotation with an embellished midi and deep V-neck sweater.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Venturini Fendi’s last collection was shown in Milan last week for spring 2026, a colorful, crafty and fun ready-to-wear lineup and new highly embellished versions of some of the most successful accessories for the brand, including the Baguette and the Peekaboo.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The embellished accessory is covered in shiny glass stones on top of gold hardware and utilizes an open cuff design that makes for easy removal.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
For a fuss-free display, surround your embellished watering can with an assortment of gourds in a variety of sizes.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Gerber opted for a romantic Givenchy dress with a lace top and sheer embellished skirt, while Pullman dressed up in a bow tie and tuxedo.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Anderson's structured, long-sleeve gown (a nod to the Tailored for You dress code) featured a wide neck and was completely embellished with blue, red and silver crystals.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Shoulder bags were fashioned in raffia and embellished with lyra embroidery.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The designer, who is eighty-six, looked a bit like a ship captain, in a navy blazer embellished with gold buttons.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Get those sassy, embellished one-pieces on!
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The statement-making backless dress was embellished with elaborate beadwork and a decorative clasp at her upper back, while also revealing her backside.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Transmutation—bridging the known to the unknown, the remembered to the imagined, the truth to the embellished—is a writer’s privilege, a writer’s realm.
—Beth Kephart
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
On the starboard side lies a bar embellished with amethyst and agate; on the port side is a hookah room with fold-down sea terraces.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
It’s embellished with aspen tree wallpaper, deer motifs, and red-and-black plaid armchairs that look like your favorite flannel shirt.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellished
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People have often tried to predict the end of the world, and while rumors of its imminent demise have been exaggerated, the viral video by Mhlakela and mixed social media reaction to it show the intrigue that the belief retains.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Maduro insisted in his letter that Venezuela’s role in regional drug trafficking has been exaggerated and politically manipulated.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My room was in one of the hotel’s newer wings, where old Dutch masterpieces from the Schörghuber family’s private collection adorned the halls.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The egg itself sits on a rock-crystal base, which is shaped like a block of melting ice and adorned with even more diamonds and platinum.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate.—
MD Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Michael died at age 53 on Christmas morning in 2016 of natural causes, suffering from an enlarged heart and fatty liver disease.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The decorated soccer played added several snaps of him and Harper embracing one another throughout the years, including an adorable photo of Harper as a toddler with a pacifier in her mouth hugging David.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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However, the shorter, decorated sword likely wasn’t functional.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Manny Machado padded the lead with a two-run homer in the fifth inning.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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The adjustable straps are lightly padded, and the entire device only weighs 11 pounds with an empty bag.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Daniels sent a beauty up the seams to second-year receiver Luke McCaffrey, who dove for the 50-yard catch with cornerback Donte Jackson draped around his neck.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Alternatively, plan your visit during the evening hours to check out Lyndhurst After Dark, when the mansion is draped in candlelight.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Along with an embroidered jacket and wide-leg pants, the actress wore a collared shirt and patterned tie.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Jahanara chandelier sandal, along with two slingback versions and an embroidered pump, were inspired by Indian palaces and golden sunsets.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her eyebrows were colored by a honey-brown hue, with bronzer stamped on her brow bones below.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Players colored orange are those whose near-term outlook projects more strongly than their late-season outlook.—
Jakob Sanderson,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Embellished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellished. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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