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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
If the Devils accumulate five embellishment citations, coach Sheldon Keefe will begin facing fines as well.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Lace trim on front straps Rose gold-tone hardware including X front closure with tonal stone embellishment Adjustable supportive elastic straps Lace: 93% Polyamide, 7% Elastane; Wing Lining: 87% Nylon, 13% Elastane; Cup lining: 100% Polyester.
—Etsy, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The dress was covered with sequin embellishments in a snakeskin pattern.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
The design featured a major bow embellishment skin-baring back that scooped all the way to her rear.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Lace trim on front straps Rose gold-tone hardware including X front closure with tonal stone embellishment Adjustable supportive elastic straps Lace: 93% Polyamide, 7% Elastane; Wing Lining: 87% Nylon, 13% Elastane; Cup lining: 100% Polyester.
—Etsy, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The dress was covered with sequin embellishments in a snakeskin pattern.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
The design featured a major bow embellishment skin-baring back that scooped all the way to her rear.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment
Noun
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Of course, there is improv in the movie, just naturally little ornamentation and stuff.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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Suggestions range from temperature regulation to come-hither ornamentation for attracting mates, to tools of self-defense.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Dec. 2024
Noun
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But the idea that there will be some massive fire sale ahead of March 7 also would be an exaggeration, if for no other reason than the fact the team doesn’t have that many notable pending UFAs.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Public faith in public health officials has plummeted because of exaggerations and outright falsehoods.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Shop for everything from flags and T-shirts to home decor and ornaments.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2025
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While Swank rocked a red sweater with white cuffs, one of her 1-year-old twins stole the show, diaper-clad and completely mesmerized by the ornaments.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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Trump tells his supporters that the left views them with contempt, and progressives don’t do enough to challenge that caricature.—
John Blake,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Amid this success, cards and custom prints from the shop — including T-shirts featuring a caricature of Hatch — have become bestsellers locally and online.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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All of her vintage wedding decorations are currently being stored in her garage.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Family Uses Blackberries For Snowman’s Eyes, Goes As Expected By Daniella Gray Family and Parenting Reporter 0 A family from Georgia learned their lesson this week after their choice of snowman decorations backfired.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For these women, their trade — traditional Palestinian embroidery, called tatreez — provides both a livelihood and a connection to their homeland.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Both stand on rounded heels and are decorated with tonal embroidery based on designs sketched by James.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The adornment is timeless and coquettish, meaning flirty, meaning fun.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
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Besides the more than 44,000 paint colors and expansive interior options the company can change dash panels and accompanying metals, hood ornaments, ceiling adornments and more.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Divide in batches, and tint each with a different color of pastel food coloring, if desired.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
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The new species was identified by its scale arrangement, coloring, body size and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishment. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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