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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 pair packed on the PDA, with Perry in a vintage white halter-neck Lanvin gown with rose embellishments and her brunette hair styled into an updo.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Multicolor round beads sat across the lower lace area, while gem embellishments covered the toe box of the low-cut silhouette and continued around the collar.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 June 2026
For jeans themselves, think major embellishments like pleats and corset ties.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Lightweight or delicate fabrics, a complex design, or decorative embellishments are elements that may call for a ‘hand-wash only’ label.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 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
Lemieux was known for diving on the ice, embellishments that drew the anger of opponents, Farber said, and often his own teammates.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The intricate laser-cutting, crystal embellishments, and full skirt?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 May 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
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Multicolor round beads sat across the lower lace area, while gem embellishments covered the toe box of the low-cut silhouette and continued around the collar.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 June 2026
For jeans themselves, think major embellishments like pleats and corset ties.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Lightweight or delicate fabrics, a complex design, or decorative embellishments are elements that may call for a ‘hand-wash only’ label.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 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
Lemieux was known for diving on the ice, embellishments that drew the anger of opponents, Farber said, and often his own teammates.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The intricate laser-cutting, crystal embellishments, and full skirt?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 May 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
Noun
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A lot of ornaments and tinsel on the Christmas tree.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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But early last Saturday evening, two bullets shattered the glass between displays of Christmas ornaments and dining plates.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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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?—
Jason Bailey,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Williams, of course, worked at NBC for nearly three decades, including an 11-year run at NBC Nightly News that ended 2015 after exaggerations and falsehoods were found in some of his reporting, including reports from Iraq, and from New Orleans after it had been ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Laura Tortora,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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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.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Kansas Citians are feeding into the excitement with events, decorations and more adorning the city.—
Zuri Primos
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Florists used more than 30,000 flowers, most the yellow and white colors of the Holy See flag, for the carpets that feature decorations such as the Holy See keys.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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What did that film teach you about the challenge of portraying political differences without turning people into caricatures?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Too often issues are nationalized where people begin to argue with strangers, which can lead people using caricatures to oversimplify complex problems.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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The designer Christian Dior’s signature and wickerwork shells are among other adornments.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Fleetwood wore a silk blazer with several silver adornments and accessorized the look with a pair of bracelets on his right arm and a wide gold wedding band on his left hand.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The company also announced several performance improvements, including faster photo loading, quicker AirDrop transfers, and multitasking enhancements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The community's request has been referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission, which oversees the formal process for assessing and prioritizing enhancements across all Town play spaces.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Embellishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishments. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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