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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
Soda crystals should not be used on aluminum, fiberglass, or waxed, painted, or treated wood, nor on delicate fabrics, including silk, wool, lace, and embellishments.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Michelle Williams donned a sleeveless, floor-length pink dress that was decorated with floral embellishments and featured a high neckline.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
But there were, nonetheless, plenty of fringes, beaded embellishments and allusions to the jazz age on the red carpet at LA’s Shrine Auditorium.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
The brand’s best sellers included playful bags with whimsical prints and embellishments.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Soul Harbor Ranch brought two miniature therapy horses draped in red fabric with gold embellishments, drawing cheers from people of all ages along the route.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Seyfried's gauzy dress included a strip of bronze embellishments, along with sequined floral details on the skirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
We’re drawn to each design but really like the curved scallop edges and piped embellishments for an elegant bedscape.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Denim with volume, embellishments and vintage washes dominated the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collections presented at Paris Fashion Week Men’s.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Michelle Williams donned a sleeveless, floor-length pink dress that was decorated with floral embellishments and featured a high neckline.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
But there were, nonetheless, plenty of fringes, beaded embellishments and allusions to the jazz age on the red carpet at LA’s Shrine Auditorium.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
The brand’s best sellers included playful bags with whimsical prints and embellishments.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Soul Harbor Ranch brought two miniature therapy horses draped in red fabric with gold embellishments, drawing cheers from people of all ages along the route.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Seyfried's gauzy dress included a strip of bronze embellishments, along with sequined floral details on the skirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
We’re drawn to each design but really like the curved scallop edges and piped embellishments for an elegant bedscape.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Denim with volume, embellishments and vintage washes dominated the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collections presented at Paris Fashion Week Men’s.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishments
Noun
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There were no ornaments, no photos, no paintings.—
Josh Ireland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Putting up the Christmas tree last year with ornaments Ryan and his sister made was tough, Gary said.—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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But Chan also claimed to have ties to Asian gangs, at one point asked Kim to help him get rid of a body and spoke about killing other students, which Chan came to see as lies or exaggerations.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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Who knew what other wild exaggerations Wise had chosen to believe?—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Knit tops with coordinating embroideries complemented most denim collections.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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The sheer richness of the fashion, meanwhile, compels viewers to step up closely to admire the artistry of the stitches and richness of the embroideries, and that’s precisely the point, because ultimately this is a celebration of the art of Italian handcraft.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Panahi paused to look at a corner store selling decorations for the Lunar New Year.—
H. C. Wilentz,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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The recipe starts with a rich chocolate cake mix, then puts the focus on springtime decorations for the holiday table.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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The ants that animators once morphed into googly-eyed caricatures in films such as A Bug’s Life and Antz just received a meticulously precise anatomical reboot.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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The bulk of Dropout’s involvement plot-wise came down to the cast doing caricatures of their comedic selves on the set and during a police lineup, and Reich being inadvertently responsible for the robbery in question via a bad attempt at insurance fraud.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
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The ring was created by designer Jean Schlumberger and served as a more casual alternative to Jackie's more dazzling adornments.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Instead, these timeless adornments can fit into everyday life.—
Malana VanTayler,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ricardo Antunez Villalba pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and assault with a deadly weapon, both felonies, and admitted sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a deadly weapon and inflicting great bodily injury on the victim.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
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Gomez, a 53-year-old from Royal Palm Beach, is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and practicing medicine without a license, along with enhancements for great bodily injury.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Over-micing of the looming Tim the Enchanter, against a psychedelic overboil of bright, surreal colorings on the screens, washed out much of the scene below.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Next, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings, texturizers and glue-like emulsifiers, ingredients are mixed, heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 Dec. 2025
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“Embellishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishments. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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