embellishment
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Most notably, the display of military trophies that decorates the back wall was entirely Trumbull’s own embellishment, as he himself said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
He points out blown-glass flower sculptures, an embellishment he once saw at the Four Seasons in Paris.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
But the beauty of this little summer meal is that it doesn’t require much embellishment.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
Abdullah recounts what he saw plainly, without embellishment.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
I could say the night felt magical, but that would be embellishment.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
He has added gold trim to the crown molding, smothered the walls with gold-framed artworks and gold-painted embellishments, placed inch-thick gold coasters on the desk, and lined up gold urns on the mantel.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
But that doesn’t mean that eggs don’t deserve more, especially when it comes to ingredients and embellishments.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
The collection was punctuated by lace, feathers and embellishments, with the models dressed like showgirls.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
Mr. Tallent mixes climbing terminology with poetic embellishments to evoke the sport’s risks and triumphs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Mom’s embellishments and half-truths usually equip her to tell a good story, though.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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