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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
Pharrell likewise designed her bespoke look, which included a boned jacket over a corseted bodysuit and tights embellished with Louis Vuitton’s Monogram motif.
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Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
An investigation also found that Williams embellished experiences covering other events during his time at the news organization.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 9 May 2025
The Oscar winner donned a semi-sheer gown that was embellished with an intricate circle design created by crystals.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 20 May 2025
Novels and a children’s comic book have embellished the details of his life.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
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Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
An investigation also found that Williams embellished experiences covering other events during his time at the news organization.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 9 May 2025
The Oscar winner donned a semi-sheer gown that was embellished with an intricate circle design created by crystals.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 20 May 2025
Novels and a children’s comic book have embellished the details of his life.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellish
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Trump has long been known for his tendency to exaggerate crowd sizes at his rallies and public events, a pattern that dates back to his very first days in office.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Another hurdle is getting buy-in from red states, where many politicians have espoused the view that hate crimes and domestic terrorism concerns are exaggerated by liberals to police conservative thought.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Read Next World 1,400-year-old crown — still decorated with insect wings — found in South Korea May 22, 2025 1:16 PM Read Next World Students locate ancient Roman army camp beyond empire’s northern border.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with mothers awarded the honorary title of Mother Heroine and families decorated with the Order of Parental...—
Clare Morell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Signature lines from the production adorn the entry wall, a remote control signals a projector to show films from the 1960’s, the musical’s era, including Cool Hand Luke and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid starring the main character’s idol Paul Newman.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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It’s carved from a snaking mulberry branch and adorned with microchips, with a C.P.U. fan and a small desk clock embedded in the smoothly polished wood near its head.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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Its footbed is lightly padded for support, and its strap is adjustable.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
30 May 2025
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After that harsh lesson, the Phillies could be looking to pad their strong roster with some reinforcement at the trade deadline.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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“Embellish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellish. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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