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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
But the bigger controversy had come earlier, when Sidney Crosby was given an embellishment penalty after receiving what appeared to be an old-fashioned high stick in the face.
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Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
But a fresh wave of nail inspiration has transformed the classic embellishment into something far more playful and unexpected.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Resort wear, eveningwear and ready-to-wear blur together through intricate embellishment, bold colour and craftsmanship that demands attention without feeling forced.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
These are not creative embellishments of personality.
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Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for embellishment
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
But a fresh wave of nail inspiration has transformed the classic embellishment into something far more playful and unexpected.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Resort wear, eveningwear and ready-to-wear blur together through intricate embellishment, bold colour and craftsmanship that demands attention without feeling forced.
—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
These are not creative embellishments of personality.
—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for embellishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment
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Scenes from the Old and New Testaments unfold across its length, set within an elaborate decorative scheme inspired by Roman ornamentation.
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The pop-up will display 20 pieces designed by Musa, as well as art depicting the dental ornamentation.
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Pirate ship is no exaggeration.
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But the fastest swimming speed claims are almost certainly indefensible exaggerations.
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These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.
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But what if diversity wasn’t just a checkbox or an ornament for your outward-facing messaging?
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And the thing about caricatures?
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Too often, caricatures are deployed to justify unfair and unjust treatment.
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Dior dresses the players for every official appearance—not as a sponsorship decoration but as a statement of aesthetic register.
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Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.
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The work on tailoring and the fairly rounded volumes, the patterns and embroidery, the work on leather, and the shoes are all elements that make the proposal distinctive and quickly recognizable.
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Anderson took things Dior already owns — the tuxedo, the Bar shape, couture embroidery, 18th-century decoration — and shifted them into a younger, messier register.
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Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments.
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Staff members draped us with orchid leis and invited us to stroll the lawn, where instructors taught us how to play the traditional bowling game ulu maika, and artisans offered wood carvings and flower adornments.
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In 2024, according to Space Foundation estimates, the commercial space products and services industry comprised well over half of the economy’s total value, a shift largely attributed to the enhancement and expansion of satellite technology.
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Key enhancements include a improved user interface and touchscreen, better hands-free BlueCruise for freeway driving and a more comfortable, nimble ride.
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“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishment. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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