as in decorative
serving to add beauty
the chef tends to overuse sprigs of parsley and other embellishing garnishes on dishes that don't need them
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as in exaggerating
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
the story of the comic marriage proposal was embellished as it passed from one generation to the next in the family
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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the walls of the French restaurant are embellished with scenes of Parisian life
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From heirlooms to new finds, decorative china is making a comeback.—
Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
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The ensemble had a decorative over-the-shoulder circular top, as Stone rocked short red hair and accessorized with an emerald, diamond earring.—
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What To Consider One could argue that a lot of things have gotten out of hand these days, from wedding dress codes to decorating trends.—
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Some did a combo, buying a cake but then decorating it.—
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Some popular choices include ornamental grasses, salvias, angelonias, and coleus.—
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Thoughtful placement and layering with other plant types, such as ornamental grasses or conifers, can enhance privacy and maintain visual appeal throughout the year.—
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But a lot of the Biden diehards will be people from his inner circle, coloring his legacy going forward.—
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The entire halftime show featured white costumes and coloring, along with a ton of country hits.—
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Alley Cats Salon’s cheeky take on a classic French tip features meticulously painted lemon wedges adorning nail tips.—
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Picture celestial motifs, cosmic auras in every shade of the universe, and space-y flora and fauna adorning posters, phone cases, water bottles, belt bags, and beyond.—
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This veil attaches to or over the shoulders of the dress, draping elegantly in the back.—
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Pleating, gathering, crinkling and draping not only gave the black material texture but also reflected the growth of her magical power.—
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Automating rote work leads to augmentation, enhancing the scope of jobs so employees contribute at a higher level.—
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Equipped with advanced in-house developed joint actuators, its hardware is specifically designed for legged robots, significantly enhancing motion performance and stability.—
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“Embellishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishing. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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