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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

We know embellishment is one of the biggest trends for next spring and summer - with extravagantly textured items also seen across many runways.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

He shrugged it off as a small embellishment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

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

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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