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
  • The image could be found on T-shirts, hats, billboards, beer bottles, Christmas ornaments and even adorned the cover of several books written about the championship season.
    — Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The 25-piece set features porcelain ornaments inspired by the classic characters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of ornament
Noun
  • Related research into tattoos that detect changes in the body also highlights the potential for tattoo technology to serve purposes beyond decoration.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Workers restored the oak floors and the mahogany central staircase and paneling, while employees scoured Europe for antique decorations and furniture.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • Known colloquially as the Flower Mosque, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi draws its botanical inspiration not from its overall form but from its sumptuous ornamentation.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
  • And brands like Cecilie Bahnsen and Dries Van Noten have reinvented the sporty shoe into something more like a collectable via unique and beautiful ornamentation.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornamentation
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“Embellisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellisher. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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