embellishment

noun

im-ˈbe-lish-mənt How to pronounce embellishment (audio)
Definition of embellishmentnext
1
as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies a colorful mobile is just the embellishment that the soon-to-be nursery needs

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2
as in exaggeration
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts the actor's penchant for embellishment suggests that his memoirs would be more appropriately shelved in the fiction section

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Recent Examples of embellishment The ready-to-wear styles include the Amita, Isa, Love pump and Love slingback, which inspired custom pieces redone in gold, pink and citrus shades and completed with crystal embellishment. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 Good wore a solid olive-green manicure, while Reinhart's had chrome embellishments and 3D olives, a nod to her character in the film The Love Hypothesis. — Christina Middleton, Allure, 4 Nov. 2026 Then, the Instagram Reel cut to a modern-day video of Union posing in a plunging golden gown detailed with gemstone embellishments on the bodice. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026 In these temps, a jacket is basically the whole outfit, and the chicest women are leaning into effortless yet elevated styles that tie in heritage prints, flattering silhouettes, and even some unexpected embellishments. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embellishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment
  1. ornamentation
  2. exaggeration
  3. ornament
  4. caricature
  5. decoration
  6. embroidery
  7. adornment
  8. enhancement
Noun
  • The White House last week unveiled a glitzy new website to showcase the arch, which is slated to rise in a mass of gold ornamentation and stately gray granite between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
  • For a broader look at India’s adornment traditions, the Amrapali Museum offers an introduction to tribal jewelry and ornamentation from across the country, showcasing one of the largest collections of its kind.
    — Shalbha Sarda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • Calling it one of the best desserts in Miami is not an exaggeration.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Judging from our one hour at the coffee shop, this isn’t that much of an exaggeration.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of exaggeration
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  • There is also a personalization element, with customers able to have a festive ornament engraved or a greeting card written in calligraphy.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • There’s also a glass Bearista ornament, plush bag charm, an Owala Bearista water bottle, and a glass mug.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of ornament
Noun
  • The other three actors opposite this lead figure thrive on seemingly inexhaustible energy slipping in and out of dozens of lightning-fast quirky caricatures.
    — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Players wore T-shirts with that number and a caricature of Nugent-Hopkins on it.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of caricature
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  • Connie’s cakes, one carrot and one chocolate, took way too long to bake, and so her decoration turns out to be a little rudimentary.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The addition of silver, gold, and white decorations completes the timeless look and adds festive shine.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • In 1989 Pearson cofounded the fashion brand Easton Pearson with fellow designer Pamela Easton, which focused on circular fashion through textiles and hand embroidery.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Rebecca Udall's brand has caught our attention because of the bedding's delicate scalloped edges, ornate embroidery, and elegant designs that make sleep feel a little more luxurious.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of embroidery
Noun
  • Those pictures of members of the Potawatomi tribe ranging from youths to the elderly dressed in regalia — ceremonial attire and adornments worn at ritual gatherings — show how people choose to represent themselves to their community.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • For a broader look at India’s adornment traditions, the Amrapali Museum offers an introduction to tribal jewelry and ornamentation from across the country, showcasing one of the largest collections of its kind.
    — Shalbha Sarda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of adornment
Noun
  • Councilwoman Willis has been a tough negotiator, challenging us to work with the City of Dallas transportation department to identify and fund meaningful traffic enhancements.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Greenfield resident Donald William Breeden was arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail on two counts of murder with criminal street gang enhancements, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of enhancement

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“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishment. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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