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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
Attorneys for the archdiocese alleged at least 30 co-schemers counseled one another on how to embellish their claims with lurid details and friendly attorneys to contact who would do little to try to corroborate their stories.
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Celtic identity was fraught in Britain, adopted and embellished by English Protestants to reflect an idealized romantic past for the British Isles, while also claimed by groups who had a different (and arguably stronger) claim to indigeneity and marginality, like the Cornish, Scottish, and Irish.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The sleeveless, ankle-length garment clung to her figure and was embellished with a design across her bust line.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Holt anchored weekend broadcasts of Nightly News for eight years before filling in for his predecessor Brian Williams, who was suspended in 2015 after being publicly shamed for embellishing a story about a helicopter attack in Iraq.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Celtic identity was fraught in Britain, adopted and embellished by English Protestants to reflect an idealized romantic past for the British Isles, while also claimed by groups who had a different (and arguably stronger) claim to indigeneity and marginality, like the Cornish, Scottish, and Irish.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The sleeveless, ankle-length garment clung to her figure and was embellished with a design across her bust line.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Holt anchored weekend broadcasts of Nightly News for eight years before filling in for his predecessor Brian Williams, who was suspended in 2015 after being publicly shamed for embellishing a story about a helicopter attack in Iraq.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellish
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Forty-one percent of respondents said news outlets generally exaggerate the seriousness of global warming, which is up from 37% in 2024.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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This response is exaggerated in Raynaud's syndrome.—
Anju Goel,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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The cake, decorated with mini eggs in pink, blue and purple, looks good enough to eat.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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With a light and fluffy texture, these are ideal for topping, decorating and spreading on baked goods.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Multimillion-dollar residences on the stylish Soho strip enhance the neighborhood’s offerings, providing residents with unmatched dwellings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of the stairs, they’re adorned with a mural that adds to the weight of history the characters are constantly inspired by and suffocating under.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Nestled along the sandy shores of Siloso Beach, the resort is adorned in tropical greenery, while peacocks wander freely across the gardens, hornbills perch in the frangipani trees and dinosaur-like monitor lizards sunbathe by breakfast tables.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Edwards had 41 and hit several clutch shots down the stretch to pad the lead.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Some pieces were padded to create an alien-like dropped and mutated proposition.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Embellish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellish. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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