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embellishment

noun
em·​bel·​lish·​ment | \ im-ˈbe-lish-mÉ™nt How to pronounce embellishment (audio) \

Definition of embellishment

1 : the act or process of embellishing
2 : something serving to embellish

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Examples of embellishment in a Sentence

a colorful mobile is just the embellishment that the soon-to-be nursery needs the actor's penchant for embellishment suggests that his memoirs would be more appropriately shelved in the fiction section

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There's no better place for embellishments than the often over-the-top Met Gala, especially when the theme is camp. Marci Robin, Allure, "Emma Stone Wore a $67 Blue Mascara to the 2019 Met Gala," 7 May 2019 Of course, the star attraction of the night got some party-only embellishments. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, "At Haunted Mansion 50th anniversary bash, Disneyland stays weird," 9 Aug. 2019 Also in attendance at the banquet on Wednesday night was Eva Longoria whose long-sleeve white dress also featured jeweled embellishment. Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, "Renée Zellweger Brings Color to the Carpet in Playful Pink Mini Dress at HFPA Banquet," 1 Aug. 2019 If only either story were 100% accurate, rather than embellishments on grains of truth. Luke Mcgee, CNN, "Boris Johnson, the divisive Brexit-backing populist or the charming liberal metropolitan? UK has no idea which leader it'll get," 13 July 2019 Finnish artist Riitta Ikonen hired a photographer to take photos of elderly Norwegian citizens accessorized with natural embellishments. Megan Marples And Erica Hernandez, CNN, "Settle in with these weekend reads," 2 Aug. 2019 Sitting atop a fluffy stool in front of a millennial pink background, Stormi grins while wearing a blush-colored onesie adorned with pearls and wing-like tulle embellishments on the sleeves. De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Kylie Jenner Posts Video of Photo Shoot With Baby Stormi Webster," 9 June 2019 Sloan understands that some fans are excited about Comic-Con’s Hollywood embellishments and fully supports their attendance. Los Angeles Times, "Comic-Con is not just about comic books anymore. That feels like a loss — and a win," 18 July 2019 Swimsuits are now as considered as the rest of your wardrobe, with brands—taking cues from the runway—using fabrics with more varied textures, clever embellishments and intricate details. Katharine K. Zarrella, WSJ, "The Definitive List of Summer’s Best Swimsuits: An A-to-Z Guide," 19 June 2019

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First Known Use of embellishment

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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