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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
Denim with volume, embellishments and vintage washes dominated the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collections presented at Paris Fashion Week Men’s.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Sort crayons, sequins, pom-poms, buttons, googly eyes, markers, beads, and other embellishments into the jars.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
These classic shades need no embellishment, but intentional details (layering, French tips, subtle accents) are always welcome.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Anya Taylor-Joy, a Dior global brand ambassador, was holding court in a fairytale-worthy custom gown adorned with embellishments—her lips shining brightly.
—Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Sort crayons, sequins, pom-poms, buttons, googly eyes, markers, beads, and other embellishments into the jars.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
These classic shades need no embellishment, but intentional details (layering, French tips, subtle accents) are always welcome.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Anya Taylor-Joy, a Dior global brand ambassador, was holding court in a fairytale-worthy custom gown adorned with embellishments—her lips shining brightly.
—Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment
Noun
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His photographs vibrate with the excess of their ornamentation, with an audacity of presence that exceeds the realm of the emblematic.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its tapered legs and subtle ornamentation give it an old world quality that still looks right at home in a contemporary designscape.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
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During a Rolling Stone interview in November, Thornton described the report as an exaggeration.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Schultz declined to respond to the litany of accusations, calling them exaggerations and mischaracterizations.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Fill the base with white sand and a handful of small ornaments for interest at the base (the sand will also keep the display from tipping over).—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kelly green walls, golden chandeliers and vibrant red ornaments set the stage for a dining experience set to a '50s playlist of Sinatra and Dean Martin.—
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USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement The ability to sit face to face, to listen as much as to argue, to disagree without retreating into caricature is a prerequisite for meaningful action.—
Alan H.H. Fleischmann,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Martin himself has a knack for reinforcing these caricatures.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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The white-tablecloth service transforms the casual diner into a romantic destination featuring festive decorations and a specialty menu.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Not far from the festival, many families visited the Grand Century Mall in San Jose's Little Saigon neighborhood, shopping for groceries and decorations ahead of the holiday.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Inspired by her graphic use of embellishment and appliqués, Smith began beading, swapping his signature painterly fabric daubs with vintage glass bead embroidery.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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A little cardigan with gilded embroidery, some roomy corduroy trousers, and fabulously frumpy silk frocks.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps that’s because modern architecture rarely has the kind of adornments that might prompt a builder to consider including a Chicago Municipal Device somewhere in the external design.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pinning her veil beneath the knot allowed the two adornments to not overlap.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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Digital enhancement software enabled them to lighten and sharpen resolution to also provide a clear facial description of the driver.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The analyst is positive about ConocoPhillips achieving its 2029 free cash flow target, supported by its four major growth projects (NFE, North Field South, Port Arthur, and Willow) and $1 billion in cost reductions and margin enhancements.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishment. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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