as in decorative
serving to add beauty
the chef tends to overuse sprigs of parsley and other embellishing garnishes on dishes that don't need them
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as in exaggerating
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 decorating
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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Adjective
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Take advantage of these impressive Crate and Barrel savings, then keep scrolling to shop more clearance section finds, including a 9-drawer dresser, a decorative vase, and a canopy bed.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025 -
The dupatta holds cultural and often religious significance, serving as both a modest covering and a decorative accessory in South Asian fashion.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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What To Consider One could argue that a lot of things have gotten out of hand these days, from wedding dress codes to decorating trends.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Some did a combo, buying a cake but then decorating it.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Smaller accessories like handmade sconces adorn the walls, demonstrating the duo’s flair for ornamental detail and ultra refined taste.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cuban treefrogs tend to lay their eggs in small artificial water sources, such as buckets, bird baths, ornamental ponds, clogged gutters, rain barrels, flower pots, kiddie pools, and water troughs.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But a lot of the Biden diehards will be people from his inner circle, coloring his legacy going forward.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
30 Dec. 2024
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The entire halftime show featured white costumes and coloring, along with a ton of country hits.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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Alley Cats Salon’s cheeky take on a classic French tip features meticulously painted lemon wedges adorning nail tips.—
Karina Hoshikawa,
Refinery29,
10 Apr. 2025
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Picture celestial motifs, cosmic auras in every shade of the universe, and space-y flora and fauna adorning posters, phone cases, water bottles, belt bags, and beyond.—
Karina Hoshikawa,
Refinery29,
4 Apr. 2025
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This veil attaches to or over the shoulders of the dress, draping elegantly in the back.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pleating, gathering, crinkling and draping not only gave the black material texture but also reflected the growth of her magical power.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Equipped with advanced in-house developed joint actuators, its hardware is specifically designed for legged robots, significantly enhancing motion performance and stability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2025
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According to that documentation, the goals of the grant were to develop sustainable feminine hygiene products using regenerative cotton, wool, and industrial hemp while enhancing education through an extension program that teaches women and girls about menstrual health and reusable products.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Embellishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embellishing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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