embellisher

noun

Definition of embellishernext
as in ornament
something that decorates or beautifies that simple dress is beautiful by itself and doesn't need any embellishers

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  1. ornament
  2. decoration
  3. ornamentation
Noun
  • This outdoor ornament can become a water feature by incorporating a fountain or water garden nearby.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The giant, 10,000-pound mammals provided meat, fat, hide, and bones for building structures, as well as ivory for tools, art, and ornaments.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
Definition of ornament
Noun
  • When Brasden opened the door, she was met with a room filled with pink balloons, photos, decorations and food.
    — Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In Target, she’d be queried about where to find the Christmas decorations.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • Clad in pine paneling, the cabins go light on ornamentation, instead emphasizing the surrounding landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Master model designer Milan Madge incorporated metallic gold elements and raised textures to capture the original's rich ornamentation and depth.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of ornamentation
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“Embellisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellisher. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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