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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
Arrange your ingredients in Christmas-friendly shapes, like trees or snowflakes, or simply pile them high with fitting embellishments.
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Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Beyond the creams and powders lives a world of applique-type embellishments and stones.
—Taylor Alxndr, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
In June, Sarr wore a Versace suit with sparkling buttons with gem embellishments at the 78th NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in New York City and was named the luxury brand’s ambassador last month.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
The shoes, which include rhinestone embellishments, retail at $75 on the footwear company's website.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Beyond the creams and powders lives a world of applique-type embellishments and stones.
—Taylor Alxndr, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
In June, Sarr wore a Versace suit with sparkling buttons with gem embellishments at the 78th NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in New York City and was named the luxury brand’s ambassador last month.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
The shoes, which include rhinestone embellishments, retail at $75 on the footwear company's website.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment
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Unique facial hair ornamentation has allowed researchers to visually identify the works as Khneang Style, a hallmark of the Khmer period.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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And just as the Breuer Building is largely free from ornamentation, the faces of both the B/1 and the B/1M are void of numbers or symbols.Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Then the Niners, trailing by five with 2:10 to play, could only muster one play before Purdy, who spent much of this game running for his life — and that’s barely an exaggeration — threw an interception without a 49ers receiver in the vicinity.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
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This isn’t an exaggeration: In one study, women living with home clutter were actually found to have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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My butt was covered in ornaments, including large baubles and pointy wooden edges.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Inside, two Christmas trees will be adorned with custom ornaments, such as skis, puffer jackets and Perfect Moment’s signature North Star.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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More often than not, and regardless of the characters actual ethnic background, their accents sound like a sonic caricature of a Nigerian accent.Kui Mwai, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Each lawyer, then, in his or her own way, played a part in creating a caricature: Danny, the kid in a tough situation trying his best to do the right thing; Mr. Neely, that malodorous man with schizophrenia stoking passengers’ fears on the subway.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Each shopper is expected to spend an average of $902 across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
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Does Milwaukee compost wreaths and other Christmas decorations?Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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The traditional wedding guest ensembles for women consist of a sari, a lehenga choli, or an Anarkali suit with intricate embroidery or embellishments.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The framed textile on the wall is a 19th-century Indian embroidery on silk from Emilie Jean of Xenomania, who happened to be Bacon’s best friend in elementary school.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
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The comical adornments to public art on Bend’s Roundabout Art Route have ignited fervent discourse: While some passerby may be amused, officials have urged the culprit to stop.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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For Betina Goldstein, Chanel nail artist and creator of some of the most inventive nail looks around, subtle adornments can help lend to a memorable wedding look.Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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The entire halftime show featured white costumes and coloring, along with a ton of country hits.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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It is primarily grown for its vibrant reddish-orange seeds, which are used as a natural food coloring in various products.2 Traditionally, annatto is used to prevent and treat heartburn, chest pain, fevers, and diarrhea.Devineé Lingo, M.S., Health, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishment. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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