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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
Some dresses don't need sparkles or embellishments to stand out, and this satin style is proof.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Finally, washing clothes that have beading or other embellishments, including delicate buttons, inside out will protect against damage.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
That same collection featured additional floral styles, while the cruise 2027 runway showcased heels with orchid embellishments in lush colors and floppy recreations of spider chrysanthemums.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
These are not creative embellishments of personality.
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Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Plus, brands are now reimagining the style with playful embellishments!
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Kelly had sent models down the runway wearing anything from a watermelon bra top and matching headdress to a mini dress featuring golliwog embellishments in order to reclaim some of the most offensive stereotypes that were often birthed in the American south.
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Bianca Betancourt,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Known for their bold and glamorous designs, Gucci’s round gradient metal pair features oversized frames, logo embellishments and gradient lenses.
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Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Rebecca Vallance covers tailored bows with pearl embellishments on a range of adorable mini dresses.
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Fawnia Soo Hoo,
Refinery29,
11 Apr. 2025
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Finally, washing clothes that have beading or other embellishments, including delicate buttons, inside out will protect against damage.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
That same collection featured additional floral styles, while the cruise 2027 runway showcased heels with orchid embellishments in lush colors and floppy recreations of spider chrysanthemums.
—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
These are not creative embellishments of personality.
—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Plus, brands are now reimagining the style with playful embellishments!
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Kelly had sent models down the runway wearing anything from a watermelon bra top and matching headdress to a mini dress featuring golliwog embellishments in order to reclaim some of the most offensive stereotypes that were often birthed in the American south.
—
Bianca Betancourt,
CNN Money,
2 June 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
Rebecca Vallance covers tailored bows with pearl embellishments on a range of adorable mini dresses.
—
Fawnia Soo Hoo,
Refinery29,
11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishments
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Lawn Ornaments Too many lawn ornaments, such as gnomes, fairies, dolls, or flamingos, read as tacky to Emily Roose, the founder of Emily Roose Interiors.
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These ornaments were originally intended to symbolize speed, elegance and technological optimism.
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But the fastest swimming speed claims are almost certainly indefensible exaggerations.
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Historians, strategists, and analysts are brought in to give some context, particularly for the question of how much these impressions influence voters — do these performances merge with their targets’ public personas, turning comic exaggerations into liabilities?
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Efe Aydar, the architect and interior designer behind the project, explained that the old hotel’s various ornamentations were stripped away.
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.
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Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details.
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Vogue points to bold and bright sneakers for spring, plus those with details like sequins and floral embroideries, among other trends.
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There are also plenty of homemade decorations that can add the same decorative element on a budget.
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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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And the thing about caricatures?
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Too often, caricatures are deployed to justify unfair and unjust treatment.
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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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The charges of assault with a firearm included enhancements for a using a gun in the crime.
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The vast majority, about $59 billion, is earmarked for farm safety-net enhancements.
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“Embellishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishments. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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