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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 mirror silver embellishment on the heel adds a bit of Milanese glamor.
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Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Kelly had sent models down the runway wearing anything from a watermelon bra top and matching headdress to a mini dress featuring golliwog embellishments in order to reclaim some of the most offensive stereotypes that were often birthed in the American south.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Lightweight or delicate fabrics, a complex design, or decorative embellishments are elements that may call for a ‘hand-wash only’ label.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Lemieux was known for diving on the ice, embellishments that drew the anger of opponents, Farber said, and often his own teammates.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Kelly had sent models down the runway wearing anything from a watermelon bra top and matching headdress to a mini dress featuring golliwog embellishments in order to reclaim some of the most offensive stereotypes that were often birthed in the American south.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Lightweight or delicate fabrics, a complex design, or decorative embellishments are elements that may call for a ‘hand-wash only’ label.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Lemieux was known for diving on the ice, embellishments that drew the anger of opponents, Farber said, and often his own teammates.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment
Noun
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From there, the ornamentation strips back, room by room, evolving with the narrative of the album.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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It is surrounded by appliqué ornamentation reflecting the decorative arts of each culture and an ornate frieze around the periphery.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Height exaggeration is one of the oldest and most well-documented forms of self-inflation.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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There are a number of driving forces behind this excited exaggeration.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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But early last Saturday evening, two bullets shattered the glass between displays of Christmas ornaments and dining plates.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Since anybody recalled, the gate had been topped with decorative ornaments.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Perhaps nothing about Barber’s article, nor the caricature printed alongside it, came as much of a surprise to Spark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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But the caricature never quite contained her.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Florists used more than 30,000 flowers, most the yellow and white colors of the Holy See flag, for the carpets that feature decorations such as the Holy See keys.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Exterior decorations at the Sagrada Família.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details.—
Laura Tortora,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Choose from embroidery or UV printing to make your suitcase easy to spot on the luggage carousel and even more special to you.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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Creeping Jenny and a selection of peachy annual flowers add adornment to the base.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Elisabeth wore a traditional cap and gown, accessorizing with a Belgian flag adornment worn around her neck for the milestone.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Despite the enthusiasm on social media for colostrum, researchers consistently conclude that there is currently insufficient high-quality evidence to recommend colostrum broadly for immune enhancement or gut health in healthy adults.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Garcia Alvarez, whose art has been exhibited around the world, said each scent is a natural enhancement to his creations.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishment. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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