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as in ornamentation
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 exaggeration
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 embellishment
And brands should also offer decorative twists with embroideries and embellishments to lift the female shopper’s denim wardrobe.
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Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
The singer brought some sparkle in a black jacket and miniskirt, both decked out in shiny embellishments.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 7 May 2025
Coco Jones in an ivory tuxedo coat with a train over matching trousers, both covered in chunky embellishment.
—Leanne Italie, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
What separates the special-edition car from other variants in the Mercedes-AMG GT model line are aesthetic embellishments more than performance enhancements.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
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The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, and bearing only the inscription: Franciscus.—
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Because the global economy is confidently transforming into a knowledge economy: Its foundation consists of innovations, technologies and data, which, without exaggeration, can be called the oil of the 21st century.—
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The level of spending DOGE has cut from the government is the subject of debate, with errors and exaggerations found in the calculations claimed by Musk.—
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The Bronze Age: Revolutionizing Warfare And Society The science of metallurgy was practiced in Egypt, where heating copper enabled mold-casting into tools and ornaments.—
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The hand ornament represents the friendship between women, a spokesperson for Hu told me.—
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The real Reubens, who died of cancer at 70 in 2023, bore little resemblance to either of these caricatures.—
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And just opposite the cashier is a caricature of each member of the 2023-24 Primeira Liga-winning Sporting squad.—
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With a watermelon treat and party decorations, of course.—
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Across the five floors, which include the ground floor and the basement, all the structures accumulated in recent times were stripped away during the restoration to reveal 19th century decorations, 18th century trompe l’oeils, late 17th century frescoes and even earlier ornamentation.—
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Golden Goose’s experiential retail space in NYC epitomizes the concept in its Co-Creation Bar: a section of the store where eager individuals can customize their acquisitions with patches, charms, pins, brooches, crystals, studs, embroidery, paint, and the like.—
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From the flowing elegance of saris to the intricate craftsmanship of lehengas and the versatile beauty of salwars, the region has been home to centuries of textile artistry that spans ancient weaving techniques, elaborate embroidery, and timeless silhouettes.—
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Yet for all her academic rigor and philanthropic reach, Emily was not above the language of adornment—jewels that, like her, balanced intellect, elegance, and restraint.—
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An unusual piece of adornment with profound and tragic historical significance in the United States is up for auction by the Freeman’s | Hindman auction house.—
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The new species was identified by its DNA, tail length, body proportions, ears, skull shape, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
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In January of this year, the FDA revoked its authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3, giving companies until early 2027 to phase out use of the product in foods in favor of alternative food colorings.—
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“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishment. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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