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embellishment

[em-bel-ish-muhnt] / ɛmˈbɛl ɪʃ mənt /


NOUN
exaggeration
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But the beauty of this little summer meal is that it doesn’t require much embellishment.

From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026

The carpet might have hues of green, but Charlie XCX opted against her signature color for a sophisticated Saint Laurent black gown with a floral embellishment on the front.

From BBC ● May 4, 2026

But the magic lies in the embellishment, starting with the casting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

KSENIASCHNAIDER's show was in complete contrast to Annie's highly crafted runway looks, which were a flurry of beading, embellishment and feathers.

From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026

Beyond that, the construction and embellishment is up to him.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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

“These are not creative embellishments of personality. They are assertions about conduct — and they are false.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026

The collection was punctuated by lace, feathers and embellishments, with the models dressed like showgirls.

From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026

We have disguises that, perhaps with some embellishments from Tigris’s furry stock, could get us safely there.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins


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