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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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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 shoes were designed with lots of straps, embellishment, a slight platform and stiletto heel.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
The front of the romper also boasted a silver zipper that stretched across the length of the design, acting as a centerpiece for the ornate embellishments.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Finally, washing clothes that have beading or other embellishments, including delicate buttons, inside out will protect against damage.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
The company will require a similar glowing lightbar embellishment on the upcoming Googlebook laptops.
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ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for embellishment
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
The front of the romper also boasted a silver zipper that stretched across the length of the design, acting as a centerpiece for the ornate embellishments.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Finally, washing clothes that have beading or other embellishments, including delicate buttons, inside out will protect against damage.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
The company will require a similar glowing lightbar embellishment on the upcoming Googlebook laptops.
—
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for embellishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment
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The rear fenders are muscular without being bulky, and the tail has a clean, modern appearance that avoids excessive ornamentation.
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Scenes from the Old and New Testaments unfold across its length, set within an elaborate decorative scheme inspired by Roman ornamentation.
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Pirate ship is no exaggeration.
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But the fastest swimming speed claims are almost certainly indefensible exaggerations.
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These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.
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But what if diversity wasn’t just a checkbox or an ornament for your outward-facing messaging?
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Olikara, who grew up around Wisconsin’s farmland, bristles at how routinely rural America is flattened into caricature.
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Honestly, Suzie has been a caricature of a demanding boss straight from some sort of rom-com situation, but Paula finally dresses her down here and the scene is delightful.
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People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.
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On Monday, June 29, multiple trucks were spotted outside the famous arena with workers loading equipment, grass and other decorations inside.
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In Arabic, tatreez refers to embroidery in general as well as the specific Palestinian form, which is often a social practice taught through generations by grandmothers and mothers.
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In his second term, the president overhauled the Oval Office with gold embroidery, picture frames and decorations.
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Doechii’s version included contrasting brown and gold reptilian-print material as well as beads, sequins and tassel adornment.
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When Christmas rolls around, her home can be found overflowing with cheerful Hobby Lobby finds, from red and green adornments to unique, oversized jingle bells.
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The court likewise declined to apply a sentencing enhancement based upon patient harm.
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Earlier this year, Senate Republicans proposed allocating $1 billion in taxpayer dollars from legislation meant to fund immigration enforcement agencies for security enhancements for the ballroom.
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“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishment. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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