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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 actress, who portrays Bob Dylan’s girlfriend in James Mangold’s new biopic, walked the red carpet in a sleek Gucci gown with crystal embellishments.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Arrange your ingredients in Christmas-friendly shapes, like trees or snowflakes, or simply pile them high with fitting embellishments.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
For the occasion, the first lady bundled up while her daughter opted for a striking coat with several embellishments by Alice + Olivia.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
For the occasion, Biden favored a glimmering white column gown with long sleeves and embellishments.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
The dress included all-over shimmering sequins, as well as glittering embellishments on the cuffs of the long sleeves and at the rounded neckline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Dec. 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
Chastain selected a black high-neck Gucci gown with crystal embellishments, designed by the label’s new creative director, Sabato de Sarno.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Ashley Biden took artistic inspiration from her surroundings for her look at the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, choosing striking, complex embellishments in a coat by Alice + Olivia.
—Alfredo Mineo, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Arrange your ingredients in Christmas-friendly shapes, like trees or snowflakes, or simply pile them high with fitting embellishments.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
For the occasion, the first lady bundled up while her daughter opted for a striking coat with several embellishments by Alice + Olivia.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
For the occasion, Biden favored a glimmering white column gown with long sleeves and embellishments.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
The dress included all-over shimmering sequins, as well as glittering embellishments on the cuffs of the long sleeves and at the rounded neckline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Dec. 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
Chastain selected a black high-neck Gucci gown with crystal embellishments, designed by the label’s new creative director, Sabato de Sarno.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Ashley Biden took artistic inspiration from her surroundings for her look at the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, choosing striking, complex embellishments in a coat by Alice + Olivia.
—Alfredo Mineo, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishments
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Drake’s stardom is, seemingly in Lamar’s eyes, hollow, built on a foundation of falsehoods, or at least exaggerations, and done without principles.Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Waite, a Family Guy writer, posits plenty of amusing observations and wild exaggerations in this breezy gift book about all the undignified, likely, and unlikely ways that one could suddenly get gotten.Brian Boone, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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By being thoughtful and empathetic, leaders can create an environment where employees thrive long after the decorations come down.Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Foster a Festive Environment Bring some cheer to the workplace through decorations and a few fun activities.Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These subtle enhancements are typically a baby wing with a black pigment or even a deep chocolate brown along the waterline.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The gems are from Tanzania and are without heat treatment or clarity enhancements.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Embellishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishments. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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