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as in to exaggerate
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 to decorate
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 embellish
Scarves grew to become central to Gucci’s identity, and by 1969 silk extended beyond accessories to clothing, with scarf prints embellishing shirts and dresses — a trend which has continued over the years until today.
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
Costume designer Shirley Kurata has clearly lost the thread, putting Malkovich in Nehru jackets embellished with sprays of crystals, a sarong, gloves with rings on top and platform shoes.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Walls covered in De Gournay’s Slub Silk dyed Duck Egg blue and embellished with Japanese designs by Roberts painted by Roberto Mora.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
An airport was built with a runway to accommodate a Concorde and a terminal building embellished with choicest European frescoes.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
Costume designer Shirley Kurata has clearly lost the thread, putting Malkovich in Nehru jackets embellished with sprays of crystals, a sarong, gloves with rings on top and platform shoes.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Walls covered in De Gournay’s Slub Silk dyed Duck Egg blue and embellished with Japanese designs by Roberts painted by Roberto Mora.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
An airport was built with a runway to accommodate a Concorde and a terminal building embellished with choicest European frescoes.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellish
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The implication is that the non-college population makes nothing, an assumption that dramatically exaggerates the college payoff.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rhodes further retorted with a crude remark about Cena's microphone skills versus his physical attributes, and cautioned him against exaggerating his positive impact on WWE upon his departure.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Kids can take a photo with the Easter Bunny, get their faces painted, decorate cookies and participate in egg hunts.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Several picket signs were decorated with messaging against Musk and President Donald Trump.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2025
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Another company, Thyssenkrupp, then processed the recycled titanium to enhance its machining and deformation characteristics.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of content production, AI has emerged as a powerful tool that can enhance creativity and get deliverables out quickly.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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Featuring six unique designs adorned with rhinestones and dazzling details, these accessories—from purses to wallets— showcase the iconic PEEPS Bunny and Chick, adding a playful surprise to your Easter ensemble.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Enjoy the Hill Country Scenery and Trails Both locals and travelers love to frequent the stunning blue waters at Jacob’s Well Natural Area and Blue Hole Regional Park, which offers 126 acres including shady trails and a crisp, clear swimming hole adorned with rope swings.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Helping to pad the time, Booker has been reading articles, poems, court documents, personal testimonies, and think-tank pieces.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Colleges are seeking applicants who demonstrate curiosity, vulnerability, and self-awareness—qualities that can't be manufactured or padded on a resume.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Embellish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellish. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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