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as in exaggerated
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 adorned
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 embellished
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Shield little faces from the sun with embellished baseball hats -- styles so cute, kids will actually want to wear them.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
And even when the original clips of viral moments are authentic, they’re increasingly used as a launching point for embellished narratives and AI content – to capture an invested audience.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
This evening, Zendaya attended the Rome premiere of The Drama in a black Armani Privé gown, featuring an embellished and very low scoop neck and structural waist.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Qajar-dynasty kitsch—kings with walrus mustaches and embellished turbans, women with unibrows in tunics—became ubiquitous as a motif in contemporary art, on the walls of cafés, on teapots.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
For men, Mishal carries kurta pajamas, a knee-length tunic outfit, along with embellished waistcoats to elevate the look.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Paul Anthony Kelly looked dapper in a black Chanel suit with wide lapels, as did Jeff Goldblum, who wore an embellished Chanel cardigan.
—Brandi Fowler, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Doric columns lend a sense of timeless elegance, the original chandelier still hangs from the embellished coffered ceiling, and two mezzanine library galleries overlook the room from either end—but the real showstopper is the art.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
For her part, Hathaway — who was announced as PEOPLE's 2026 World's Most Beautiful cover star this month — made jaws drop in a sultry navy Versace gown complete with a velvet V-silhouette skirt embellished with a slit and a strapless sheer bodice in the style of a glittery tuxedo.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
In fact, several of the dishes on the omnivorous menu are much the same as from the vegetarian menu, embellished with a protein for an additional layer of flavor and texture.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The black headphones feature two attachable black bows and an ear cushion embellished with symbols inspired by the singer’s music.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
This gives the floor plan a warmer, richer look that's further embellished with curved edges throughout.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
This is the 11th anniversary of this often provocative and consistently pleasing festival, with films screening from April 24 to May 3 at the Davis Theater and Gene Siskel Film Center, and it is embellished by something new.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
In a dramatic finish, the hem of the bodysuit transformed into garter points embellished with miniature satin bow ties and matching gold suspension clasps.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
By contrast, anything that's overly embellished or bold can turn off potential buyers.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Her nails continued the embellished theme, with rhinestones bedazzling her French manicure.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Shield little faces from the sun with embellished baseball hats -- styles so cute, kids will actually want to wear them.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
And even when the original clips of viral moments are authentic, they’re increasingly used as a launching point for embellished narratives and AI content – to capture an invested audience.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
This evening, Zendaya attended the Rome premiere of The Drama in a black Armani Privé gown, featuring an embellished and very low scoop neck and structural waist.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Qajar-dynasty kitsch—kings with walrus mustaches and embellished turbans, women with unibrows in tunics—became ubiquitous as a motif in contemporary art, on the walls of cafés, on teapots.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
For men, Mishal carries kurta pajamas, a knee-length tunic outfit, along with embellished waistcoats to elevate the look.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Paul Anthony Kelly looked dapper in a black Chanel suit with wide lapels, as did Jeff Goldblum, who wore an embellished Chanel cardigan.
—Brandi Fowler, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Doric columns lend a sense of timeless elegance, the original chandelier still hangs from the embellished coffered ceiling, and two mezzanine library galleries overlook the room from either end—but the real showstopper is the art.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Sections of the granite supports of the Keck statue are cannily manipulated and embellished with stars and swirling vortex-forms in Lithichrome paint into works of art themselves.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
For her part, Hathaway — who was announced as PEOPLE's 2026 World's Most Beautiful cover star this month — made jaws drop in a sultry navy Versace gown complete with a velvet V-silhouette skirt embellished with a slit and a strapless sheer bodice in the style of a glittery tuxedo.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
In fact, several of the dishes on the omnivorous menu are much the same as from the vegetarian menu, embellished with a protein for an additional layer of flavor and texture.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The black headphones feature two attachable black bows and an ear cushion embellished with symbols inspired by the singer’s music.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
This gives the floor plan a warmer, richer look that's further embellished with curved edges throughout.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
This is the 11th anniversary of this often provocative and consistently pleasing festival, with films screening from April 24 to May 3 at the Davis Theater and Gene Siskel Film Center, and it is embellished by something new.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
In a dramatic finish, the hem of the bodysuit transformed into garter points embellished with miniature satin bow ties and matching gold suspension clasps.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
By contrast, anything that's overly embellished or bold can turn off potential buyers.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellished
Adjective
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Buckingham Palace announced in February 2024 that Charles had a form of cancer, discovered after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Organized by the Malta Film Commission, the festival is set to grow in both scale and ambition this year, with an enlarged program of screenings, industry events and cultural offerings aimed at strengthening Malta’s role as an international filmmaking hub.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.—
Elaine Mallon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Goldman Sachs’ David Mericle suggests this reading has perhaps been exaggerated.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hanks rejected that argument, finding the remarks were exaggerated rather than defamatory.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Puppeteers, dressed in the classic Bob Baker red from head to toe, brought out some of the company’s beloved icons — including the show’s host, Pink Cat, adorned in sequins and jewelry.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Families flock to the Cape for mini-golfing, traipsing around sand dunes, comparing ice cream stands, gobbling up lobster rolls, spotting whales, and simply admiring the gray cedar shake houses adorned with colorful buoys.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Additionally, the set arrives in an elegant box and is complemented by a stylish and embroidered pocket carrying case as well as a matching keychain.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kate Flannery wears an embroidered gown to the Normal premiere with Mary Lynn Rajskub in Los Angeles on April 15.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.—
Wendy O'Dea,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Representatives also padded their budget with policy.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Victorian-style bodice of the royal’s gown was also padded at the hips and narrowed at the waist, a signature design element of McQueen.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One young man, his shirt off and loosely draped around his neck along with a Santa Muerte necklace, sports tattoos of a Kalashnikov rifle and a flaming skull, regarding the camera with bedroom eyes.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The finished crochet blankets are on display draped over the rungs of a wooden, antique ladder and are a popular item with customers.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Embellished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellished. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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