EMBELLISHMENTS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

embellishments

noun

plural of embellishment

as in ornaments

something that decorates or beautifies a colorful mobile is just the embellishment that the soon-to-be nursery needs

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as in exaggerations

the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts the actor's penchant for embellishment suggests that his memoirs would be more appropriately shelved in the fiction section

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Recent Examples of embellishments Jen wore a light blue dress with diamond embellishments while Mike looked dapper in a tux. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Delicate fabrics like lace or sequins can tear or lose embellishments in the washer. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 The front of the romper also boasted a silver zipper that stretched across the length of the design, acting as a centerpiece for the ornate embellishments. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 28 June 2026 These are not creative embellishments of personality. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 June 2026 Smith opted for the Christian Louboutin Cocoriclou shoes, which feature a black leather design and the distinctive red sole with metal spike embellishments along the sole. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 Finally, washing clothes that have beading or other embellishments, including delicate buttons, inside out will protect against damage. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026

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Noun

Hallmark and Disney will also release a collection of goodies inspired by the movie, including greeting cards, ornaments, gifts, gift wrap and other unique products.

— Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 27 June 2026

Definition of ornaments

Noun

But the fastest swimming speed claims are almost certainly indefensible exaggerations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
Historians, strategists, and analysts are brought in to give some context, particularly for the question of how much these impressions influence voters — do these performances merge with their targets’ public personas, turning comic exaggerations into liabilities?

— Jason Bailey, Vulture, 27 May 2026

Definition of exaggerations

Noun

Efe Aydar, the architect and interior designer behind the project, explained that the old hotel’s various ornamentations were stripped away.

— Anya von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of ornamentations

Noun

Her own granddaughter's baptism dress included embroideries copied from that dress.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Whimsical elements come through in Anna Sui’s mixed media appliqués and ruffle trims on jeans and denim skirts, Chanel’s denim coordinates covered in clear sequins, Kenzo’s sets decorated with flower embroideries and Stella McCartney’s jeans with carnival stripes.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

Definition of embroideries

Noun

People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.

— Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
On Monday, June 29, multiple trucks were spotted outside the famous arena with workers loading equipment, grass and other decorations inside.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of decorations

Noun

When Christmas rolls around, her home can be found overflowing with cheerful Hobby Lobby finds, from red and green adornments to unique, oversized jingle bells.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026

Definition of adornments

Noun

In his sentencing decisions last week, O’Connor employed the terrorism enhancements to trigger mandatory minimum prison terms and ordered their sentences to be served consecutively.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2026
Six Flags Over Georgia's Georgia Gold Rusher will be shut down for enhancements for the rest of 2026.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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