EMBELLISHMENTS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

embellishments

noun

plural of embellishment

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 singer wore a long-sleeve ivory suit jacket with a double-breasted silhouette and shimmering embellishments on the sharp lapels. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 The neckline featured sculptural, jewel-like metal embellishments. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 17 July 2026 The boxy double-breasted number featured lace trim and crystal embellishments. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 July 2026 While the athlete, 30, stood tall in a traditional black suit and tie, Woods, 28, wore a strapless gown accented with chains of embellishments. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Big patterns or embellishments like ruffles can draw the eye away from any breast asymmetries and shape or volume changes, Peled said. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026 Delicate fabrics like lace or sequins can tear or lose embellishments in the washer. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishments

Noun

Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
For the past decade, Heidi Vermilyea has been in charge of the parade souvenirs, selling hats, t-shirts, and Christmas tree ornaments out of a blue trailer.

— Susan Bence, NPR, 4 July 2026

Definition of ornaments

Noun

But the fastest swimming speed claims are almost certainly indefensible exaggerations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
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

Definition of exaggerations

Noun

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
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

Definition of ornamentations

Noun

Her own granddaughter's baptism dress included embroideries copied from that dress.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Whimsical elements come through in Anna Sui’s mixed media appliqués and ruffle trims on jeans and denim skirts, Chanel’s denim coordinates covered in clear sequins, Kenzo’s sets decorated with flower embroideries and Stella McCartney’s jeans with carnival stripes.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

Definition of embroideries

Noun

With this system, the GOKO M6 can spot, identify, and accurately avoid over 200 object types, including people, pets, decorations, furniture, and toys.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Our very own Senior Editor of Content Development has already started receiving reports of Halloween decorations in the wild.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of decorations

Noun

Created by Chicago painter Nathaniel Mary Quinn, the image mashes up caricatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ron Wood into a glorious grotesquerie that channels the colorful glam-trash aesthetics of the band’s late-’70s phase.

— Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
And the thing about caricatures?

— Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 20 June 2026

Definition of caricatures

Noun

Biles stepped out in a red wine and metallic dress designed by DO LONG, detailed with gem-like adornments and dramatic tulle.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
When Christmas rolls around, her home can be found overflowing with cheerful Hobby Lobby finds, from red and green adornments to unique, oversized jingle bells.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 June 2026

Definition of adornments

Noun

One felony charge of reckless driving causing great bodily injury was dismissed in this week’s sentencing, as well as two enhancements of great bodily injury on a person.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
These software enhancements are expected to be important as the MQ-25A progresses through further development stages.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

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