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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
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
The shoes retail for $1,910, and the brand offers the shoes in the Barbie pink version, with flirty, vibrant pink embellishments.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 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
The deep, shimmering red and gold embellishments on this manicure channel the opulence of a Mardi Gras ball.
—Daisy Maldonado, 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
Valentino's Georgette fabrics, chiffon ruffles and ornate embellishments, including the exclusive budellini technique − where sheep's wool is hand-rolled into tubes, wrapped in silk and stitched together − won him a multitude of awards, including France's highest civilian distinction in 2006.
—Kim Willis, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Her fashion sense has become iconic in its own right, synonymous with maximalist country glam, complete with jeweled embellishments and massive wigs.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
The shoes retail for $1,910, and the brand offers the shoes in the Barbie pink version, with flirty, vibrant pink embellishments.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 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
The deep, shimmering red and gold embellishments on this manicure channel the opulence of a Mardi Gras ball.
—Daisy Maldonado, 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
Valentino's Georgette fabrics, chiffon ruffles and ornate embellishments, including the exclusive budellini technique − where sheep's wool is hand-rolled into tubes, wrapped in silk and stitched together − won him a multitude of awards, including France's highest civilian distinction in 2006.
—Kim Willis, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Her fashion sense has become iconic in its own right, synonymous with maximalist country glam, complete with jeweled embellishments and massive wigs.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishments
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Madeline is newer still, having purchased her first kit just over a year ago to stitch Christmas ornaments for her niece.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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This can manifest in the form of apparel, bedding, kitchen utensils and bumper stickers all the way to collectibles, luxury watches, electronics and seasonal products like ornaments.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 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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While some of his bold claims have come true, others have gone down as vast exaggerations or outright lies.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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Colors take center stage, embedding references to the paintings and glasswork in European churches, the hues of the natural landscape in China’s Dunhuang county, as well as to the iconography and embroideries from the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern dynasties in ancient China.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In Italy, Antonio Marras combined rugged denim with delicate lace and embroideries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Next, think about the food and decorations that will be filling the space.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the early first century, Tiberius expanded his family’s beachside home into an opulent complex, adding more rooms, richer frescoes, and marble decorations.—
Erica Firpo,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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In pop culture, the representation of gay men has largely been limited to a narrow list of tragic themes and undignified caricatures, Duquette said.—
Ian Kerner 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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In a show full of caricatures, Moira was the loudest and least plausible.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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There was no sour cream, avocado or other adornments, just spicy meat in a soft tortilla.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Finish off the look with chunky gold earrings to match the adornments on the bag.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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In exchange for not experiencing the thrill and excitement of watching a football game in person, those of us at home will get the benefit of experiencing the game with a few technological enhancements.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The upgrade will include multiple enhancements to the customer experience and once implemented, Coloradans can expect a new option for a streamlined user experience.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
6 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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Many also contain colorings and flavorings.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Embellishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishments. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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