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as in ornaments
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 exaggerations
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 embellishments
The embellishments on Parker’s jacket harkened back to the shimmering pumps the actress wore for the 2025 Booker Prize ceremony in London on Sunday.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Protection of Embellished and Textured Fabrics Garments with embroidery, beading, sequins, or patches can be damaged in the washer if the embellishments snag on a button or snap.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
The retailer dropped the Rare DNM Edit Holiday Collection, a line of jackets and jeans featuring statement embellishments and details befitting holiday parties and festive events.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Finally, washing clothes that have beading or other embellishments, including delicate buttons, inside out will protect against damage.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
It was detailed with silver, chain-like embellishments that draped down from her hip past her knees to match the jewel embellishment on her jacket.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Known for their bold and glamorous designs, Gucci’s round gradient metal pair features oversized frames, logo embellishments and gradient lenses.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Rebecca Vallance covers tailored bows with pearl embellishments on a range of adorable mini dresses.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, Refinery29, 11 Apr. 2025
The embellishments helped the campaign hit fundraising thresholds needed to qualify for financial backing from the national Republican Party.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Protection of Embellished and Textured Fabrics Garments with embroidery, beading, sequins, or patches can be damaged in the washer if the embellishments snag on a button or snap.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
The retailer dropped the Rare DNM Edit Holiday Collection, a line of jackets and jeans featuring statement embellishments and details befitting holiday parties and festive events.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Finally, washing clothes that have beading or other embellishments, including delicate buttons, inside out will protect against damage.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
It was detailed with silver, chain-like embellishments that draped down from her hip past her knees to match the jewel embellishment on her jacket.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Known for their bold and glamorous designs, Gucci’s round gradient metal pair features oversized frames, logo embellishments and gradient lenses.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Rebecca Vallance covers tailored bows with pearl embellishments on a range of adorable mini dresses.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, Refinery29, 11 Apr. 2025
The embellishments helped the campaign hit fundraising thresholds needed to qualify for financial backing from the national Republican Party.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishments
Noun
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Plus, the kit comes with ornaments, candles, and a star for the full festive experience.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Creating warmth, coziness, and tradition means layering in the personal touches — the kids’ ornaments, family photos, and holiday pillows — that make our home feel both nostalgic and uniquely ours.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Too often, these nations assume such threats are bluffs or exaggerations because their own logic struggles to grasp that someone would be so blatant.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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There’ll be scenes that are inspired on certain realities, and there’ll be exaggerations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Italy, Antonio Marras combined rugged denim with delicate lace and embroideries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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Fendi’s timeless style presents a new, comfortable one-shoulder maxi bag and a Peakaboo with an interior embellished with embroideries.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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This magical moment is a gesture of love and gratitude that lights up a smile brighter than the most grandiose display of holiday decorations, making every stressful minute of holiday gift shopping completely worth it.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hence the furniture and the decorations of a house, and the condition of the house and grounds, are properly considered as index to the character of its occupants.—
Kim Hew-Low,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Performers milled on the street with bobbing paper mache heads of Uncle Sam and other caricatures.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
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The characters are bright, marionette-like caricatures whom the author constructs and moves ostentatiously in full view of the reader, revealing his artistic devices with a sense of absurd, mischievous humor.—
Nelly Klos
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The book comprises over three dozen portraits by photographer James Van Der Zee—a renowned figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for depicting Black middle-class life—that offer a visual chronology of the tradition, complete with biblical and mythical adornments.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
1 Nov. 2025
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An Updown girl buried with adornments befitting the seventh-century Anglo-Saxon elite had a sub-Saharan African grandparent, and the Slavicization of Eurasia was the result of east-to-west migration rather than of top-down imposition by Slavic elites.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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The new mining vehicle features engineering enhancements designed to overcome the challenges of the seabed.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Like the Red Ring goons at the bar, villains all over the city are more juiced up than ever, made stronger by enhancements provided by Shroud.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Artificial food colorings were originally manufactured from coal tar, with most synthetic food dyes today made from petroleum, or crude oil, according to the American Chemical Society (ACS) website.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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The patriotic red, white, and blue cookies debuted for July 4 and contain natural colorings such as spirulina, turmeric, and vegetable juice in place of artificial food dyes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Embellishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishments. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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