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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
If only the show, whose subject matter is gritty enough without embellishment, didn’t try so hard to be edgy.
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Judy Berman, Time, 2 May 2025
The store is currently stocked with playful, ultra-girlish styles especially the mini dresses tweens and teens prefer with interesting embellishments such as criss-cross back-detailng and pastel hues for spring.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Modern tailoring techniques span from crafty embellishments à la Diotima to high-shine and bold color from Wales Bonner; the details are as diverse as the diaspora.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
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Palmer was keen on honoring Wang’s house codes in her sartorial homage to Dandridge, allowing the two to land on a feminine interpretation of men’s suiting—with embellishments galore.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 2 May 2025
The store is currently stocked with playful, ultra-girlish styles especially the mini dresses tweens and teens prefer with interesting embellishments such as criss-cross back-detailng and pastel hues for spring.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Modern tailoring techniques span from crafty embellishments à la Diotima to high-shine and bold color from Wales Bonner; the details are as diverse as the diaspora.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
From the 2025 Met Gala Last Night By Christian Allaire
Living
An Exclusive Look Inside the 2025 Met Gala
Palmer was keen on honoring Wang’s house codes in her sartorial homage to Dandridge, allowing the two to land on a feminine interpretation of men’s suiting—with embellishments galore.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment
Noun
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, and bearing only the inscription: Franciscus.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Akasha looked up the drug online and read that a single dose was equivalent to 300 hits of acid—an exaggeration, but one that got his attention.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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At least from speaking with him upon his arrival in Kansas City for rookie camp, that didn’t seem to be an exaggeration.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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The hand ornament represents the friendship between women, a spokesperson for Hu told me.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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First appearing on the marble above the fireplace, the ornaments are now also on the Oval Office walls.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Many of those loud and wrong critics are the usual suspects: conservatives who also believe diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are unnecessary and racist trolls who have used AI to turn the statue into a racist caricature.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
14 May 2025
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Honey Boo Boo makes small, fleeting appearances throughout her interview for this week's cover story — a giggle here, a slight neck roll there — but Alana, now a 19-year-old college student at Regis University in Colorado, is no longer a caricature of her own making.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The other was almost entirely absent of decoration, but was found with fragments of fabric, which could have come from a material case or the clothes the deceased owner was wearing when buried.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Choose from four Tarot archetypes (The Moon, The Star, The High Priestess, or The Empress) for the perfect flavor and decorations on the set.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The fabric features white embroidery, giving the simple design depth and texture.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
18 May 2025
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And brands should also offer decorative twists with embroideries and embellishments to lift the female shopper’s denim wardrobe.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
8 May 2025
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At the time, Jaden wore a tailored custom Thom Browne ensemble, including a white denim coat featuring dahlia adornments and several straps.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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And lastly, the final adornments: odds and ends to add bling to your clothing.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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In January, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has targeted food dyes in recent months, banning a dye called Red 3 and working to remove eight synthetic food colorings from the food supply, according to an April news release.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
14 May 2025
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Turmeric, with its bright orange-yellow color, is widely used as a food coloring and flavoring agent.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishment. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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