EMBELLISHMENT Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

embellishment

noun

im-ˈbe-lish-mənt

Definition of embellishment

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 collection features embellishments by Swarovski crystals along with embroidery with metallic thread and graphics that are inspired by hand painting. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Maximalism made its comeback, as embellishments, graphic tees and structured bras dominated many of the buzziest offerings, pushing past seasons’ minimalist tilt to the wayside. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 In the Season 2 trailer, which was released on October 7, Kardashian’s character Allura Grant is seen wearing a black velvet hood with giant rhinestone scorpion embellishments on the front. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embellishment

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Noun

The ornamentation, both exterior and interior, is taken from the Late Classic and Earlv Post-Classic periods of the Mayan civilization in Meso-America, according to the national register.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Known colloquially as the Flower Mosque, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi draws its botanical inspiration not from its overall form but from its sumptuous ornamentation.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of ornamentation

Noun

Scarabs, serpents, vultures, lunar ornaments, ancient gods like Horus and Anubis carved from gold and lapis lazuli—all strategically placed on various points along the body.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
With a tornado warning in effect Sunday afternoon, workers had decided to forgo blowing up the oversized lawn ornament.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of ornament

Noun

Conversations around racial caricature have evolved; what was edgy feels painfully passé.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
As is the case with most election cycles, the claims and counterclaims about the ballot measures being voted on in California this time around are largely based on caricatures of the measures themselves.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of caricature

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His decorations included the Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters and the Army Commendation Medal, the Air and Space Achievement Medal and the Army Achievement Medal, each with one oak leaf cluster.

— Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026
Christmas decorations linger into summer, and grasses grow high through rusting cars.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of decoration

Noun

Leather-like surfaces co-mingle with floral and botanical prints, embellishments and embroidery.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
The embroidery follows Apple’s use of stop-motion animation campaigns for the Mac mini and Apple Games, which also followed the route of showing the humans at work behind the animation.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of embroidery

Noun

The black mesh gown swept the floor and featured a plunging V-neck bodice and pink crystallized adornments throughout, offering the musician a modicum of modesty in specific areas.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
The six-story lobby goes all out with adornment and craftsmanship.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of adornment

Noun

Planetary believes ocean alkalinity enhancement could eventually remove billions of tons of CO₂ a year.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
The sentencing has been delayed twice, following disagreements from the defense and prosecution about potential sentencing enhancements.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

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