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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
On Thursday night, Gertz, 60, opted for a chic coat dress with floral embellishments.
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Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Crystal embellishments decorated other denim pieces like long jean shorts, delivering a high-low look.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
In the photo, Ella is posing for a photographer in a long-sleeve black gown covered in sparkling floral embellishments.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
The logo was created in the style of Japanese family crests, with quatrefoils embellishments and stylized flowers.
—Brandon Kaipo Moningka, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Increasingly, human resources departments noticed that applicants used the résumé to tell white lies, and even bigger fibs, listing fictitious degrees, fake promotions and other embellishments.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Original decorative embellishments such as the gilt trimwork and ceiling moldings have been restored and recreated.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
The Prada gown, with peek-a-book paneling, is timeless and chic with tulle and pearl embellishments.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
These are not creative embellishments of personality.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Crystal embellishments decorated other denim pieces like long jean shorts, delivering a high-low look.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
In the photo, Ella is posing for a photographer in a long-sleeve black gown covered in sparkling floral embellishments.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
The logo was created in the style of Japanese family crests, with quatrefoils embellishments and stylized flowers.
—Brandon Kaipo Moningka, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Increasingly, human resources departments noticed that applicants used the résumé to tell white lies, and even bigger fibs, listing fictitious degrees, fake promotions and other embellishments.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Original decorative embellishments such as the gilt trimwork and ceiling moldings have been restored and recreated.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
The Prada gown, with peek-a-book paneling, is timeless and chic with tulle and pearl embellishments.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
These are not creative embellishments of personality.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishments
Noun
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During the service, it is presented along with a number of spiritual ornaments, including the sovereign's orb and several swords, per the Royal Collection Trust.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Hallmark went live on social media Friday from its Kansas City headquarters, featuring employees who helped create the ornaments.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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Williams, of course, worked at NBC for nearly three decades, including an 11-year run at NBC Nightly News that ended 2015 after exaggerations and falsehoods were found in some of his reporting, including reports from Iraq, and from New Orleans after it had been ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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The lurch from declaring fears about Iran to be mere media exaggerations to invoking imminent threat, from demanding the Nobel Peace Prize to luxuriating in lethality, is the essence of the autocrat’s monopoly on unpredictability.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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In time, reticules became more ornate and decorative, fashioned in delicate silks and velvets with intricate embroideries.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Vogue points to bold and bright sneakers for spring, plus those with details like sequins and floral embroideries, among other trends.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The dynamic nature of production meant that details were constantly changing while the physical space was being set up, including the costuming, decorations, and even the script.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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Featuring distinct forms and notable decorations, these pieces express identity, aesthetics, and wealth during a crucial period of change.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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The other women in the friends’ lives — primarily their mothers — don’t fare much better and are reduced to near-caricatures.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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And in mainstream television, Latinos are very often caricatures.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fleetwood wore a silk blazer with several silver adornments and accessorized the look with a pair of bracelets on his right arm and a wide gold wedding band on his left hand.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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From subtle additions to broadening landscaping strategies and adornments that are easy on the eye, these tips can make a big difference in a small space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sandalow said that means states will focus on enhancements and upgrades to their current systems.—
Sarah Jane Tribble,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The creators plan to add support for more games in the future, and players will also be able to create their own enhancements for individual games using tools built into the emulator.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Embellishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishments. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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