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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
In Orlando, the Swift figure is outfitted in a black sequined Roberto Cavalli catsuit, which has red snake embellishments, plus black boots.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Fashion insiders have showcased the range of the trend, with the embellishments appearing in summer vacation dumps and daily outfit snaps alike.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
However, according to a brutal takedown by The Observer, The Salt Path is actually a hive of untruths, half-truths, and embellishments designed to obscure a far darker reality.
—Stuart Heritage, Air Mail, 19 July 2025
These long-staple organic cotton sheet sets prove even the subtlest embellishments are worth getting right, showcasing delicate eyelets, hand-finished embroidery, and smooth, undulating edges.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Fashion insiders have showcased the range of the trend, with the embellishments appearing in summer vacation dumps and daily outfit snaps alike.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
However, according to a brutal takedown by The Observer, The Salt Path is actually a hive of untruths, half-truths, and embellishments designed to obscure a far darker reality.
—Stuart Heritage, Air Mail, 19 July 2025
These long-staple organic cotton sheet sets prove even the subtlest embellishments are worth getting right, showcasing delicate eyelets, hand-finished embroidery, and smooth, undulating edges.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment
Noun
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Told by one of the firm’s senior partners to add ornamentation to the design for a pyramid atop an office building, Wells flatly refused.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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That is, minimal ornamentation with an emphasis on modern materials which made construction less expensive.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Noun
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All of the lies and exaggerations have resulted in the Trump administration permanently labeling themselves as the presidency that promised a populist revolt against the evil elites and then canceled it.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
10 Aug. 2025
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The views from Nobu’s signature suites are described as cinematic and that’s no exaggeration.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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There is also spectacular ornament and pageantry, alongside a tumultuous sense of rowdiness about to erupt—fisticuffs, slapstick chases, and daring combinations of hapless antics and true danger.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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Apparently, there are numerous ways to do a mid-year replication of the winter Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays by playing seasonal music, decorating the office with trees and ornaments festooned with summery things and creating playlists of holiday songs.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
Noun
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After a couple of insulting caricatures, increasingly bizarre depictions of the Vice President started to spread through the internet, the trend becoming a competition to see who could create the most hideous, weird or original Vance.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rather than rely on simplistic caricature, Jude tells this story of Eastern European economic expansion, berserk nationalism, and the inability to create meaningful change with crushing relatability.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Halloween decorations are rolling out, and the holiday season—the most critical stretch of the year for countless businesses—is on the minds of decision-makers.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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As for what's worth having on your radar: The Home Depot's iconic Skelly Halloween decoration is back in stock and (unsurprisingly) selling fast.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Details like woven labels with Wilson’s signature and embroideries of her initials are found throughout the collection, which retails for $37.99-$209.99.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Adorned with timeless embroidery around its edges in a variety of shades like a classic navy or trending pistachio, these sheets are smooth and wrinkle-resistant.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These adornments, notably in creams and black, iterate on the overarching theme of personality dressing for the season, while still appealing to minimalists who’ve outgrown the ultra simplicity of quiet luxury.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
31 July 2025
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Shea Diamond’s makeup is a delightful blend of colorful, dreamy and playful —every hair adornment, rhinestone and winged liner stroke declaring power, visibility, and femme brilliance.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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The new species was identified by its coloring, overall size, finger and toe shape, body proportions and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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But this early in the fire season, the coloring serves as an inescapable reminder of greenhouse gas emissions and the mobility solutions that might reduce or at least slightly mitigate the future of radical weather crises.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishment. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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