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as in to exaggerate
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 to decorate
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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Recent Examples of embellish
Cue plenty of pink ribbons tied in pretty bows on chain necklaces and metal headbands, or extremely kawaii earrings shaped as colorful stiletto nails embellished with animals, hearts, stars and piercings, which were developed with nail artist Nails by Mei.
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
The first is the power of suggestion — the way that stories get repeated, and exaggerated, and embellished, and confirmed.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Slouchy fits with grungy washes were embellished with baubles, distressing and color contrasting patchwork.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
Wilde's ensemble featured a boho-chic Chloé frock — from the label's Spring/Summer 2025 ready-to-wear collection — that was embellished and almost completely sheer, meaning its wearer's lace underwear was very much on display.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
The first is the power of suggestion — the way that stories get repeated, and exaggerated, and embellished, and confirmed.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Slouchy fits with grungy washes were embellished with baubles, distressing and color contrasting patchwork.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
Wilde's ensemble featured a boho-chic Chloé frock — from the label's Spring/Summer 2025 ready-to-wear collection — that was embellished and almost completely sheer, meaning its wearer's lace underwear was very much on display.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellish
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Her depiction of her role at Facebook may or may not be exaggerated.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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If Reilly is right, Trump wouldn’t be the first world leader to exaggerate his accomplishments on the links.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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The actor, 29, recently shared a photo on Instagram of himself wearing a denim jacket with colorful patches decorated in various symbols, including flowers and a peace sign.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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In Christianity the egg symbolizes rebirth and resurrection with the tradition of decorating eggs dating back centuries, while egg hunts and egg rolling have become popular and beloved western customs especially enjoyed by kids.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Meditation helps counteract this by enhancing critical thinking skills, reducing emotional reactivity, and fostering a mindset of responsibility.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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But that too is a moment that is enhanced because of the ASL interpretation.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tiny bridges made of brass and several acrylic cars, buses, trains and subway cars adorn the model, which was originally designed to be walked across by visitors — at least for the areas with flatter and smaller buildings and large waterways and parks.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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The building's exterior, meanwhile, will be white and adorned with depictions of the area's famous oranges and fish, while the interior will have open sides and what looks like some seating areas.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2025
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Here's how the technology works… Utilized to pad the inside of the sockets on third-party artificial arms or legs, Roliner is composed mainly of soft silicone rubber with small air channels running through it.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
19 Mar. 2025
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But these moments give the actors a chance to explore their characters’ internal lives and pad out their relationships so all the drama of this drug deal gone wrong has personal weight.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Embellish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellish. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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