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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
Calligraphic embellishment of God’s word is well represented in the Houston exhibition.
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The costumes are an inherent part of the storytelling, from huarache sandals that Schwartzman turns into a punchline, to flamboyant embellishments on the suits of Droege’s Dumé.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Sometimes the details are real, but more often than not there’s a bit of embellishment going on.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
To complete her look, Zendaya donned a white silk-satin trench coat, also embroidered with matching embellishments.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2024
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The costumes are an inherent part of the storytelling, from huarache sandals that Schwartzman turns into a punchline, to flamboyant embellishments on the suits of Droege’s Dumé.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Sometimes the details are real, but more often than not there’s a bit of embellishment going on.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
To complete her look, Zendaya donned a white silk-satin trench coat, also embroidered with matching embellishments.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment
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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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Spending days perfecting each instrument’s entry, his approach to ornamentation is uniquely vocal.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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On the opposite end of the spectrum, most Republicans, 71 percent, view those statements as exaggerations.Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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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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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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There’s a thinning line between that and caricature.SPIN Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Some interpreted the painting as a Jewish caricature, and condemned or praised it accordingly, which did nothing to stop Asher from paying Sargent to give his family the same treatment.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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What to expect: This temporary festive train features lights, decorations and plenty of photo ops.Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Unique handmade gifts, festive decorations and creative DIY projects.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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The embroidery alone took 38 hours, the legs, which took 20 hours to hand carve, feature golden bronze heels at the feet and, of course, red soles.Rima Suqi, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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The black sheer bodice and the delicate white long skirt were covered with black and white floral embroidery and embellishments, including white petals on the right shoulder.Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Hang baubles, handmade ornaments, or decoration next to poster board tags, then each morning, let someone hang a new adornment on the tree.Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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The recurring sets see artists from across the spectrum commune at the desk of former NPR host and producer Bob Boilen, performing their music without adornment.Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
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Lawmakers, advocates call for ban Red No. 3 is a color additive made from petroleum that gives foods and drinks a distinctive bright-red coloring.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Or, use food coloring and water to dye the paper in a tie-dye pattern.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishment. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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