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When she was alive, Wilder herself admitted that her novels were extensively embellished, mainly by her daughter Rose Wilder Lane.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

Drummers embellished the rhythm of partygoers chanting “Knicks in 5.”

From Salon Jun. 17, 2026

She rocked this Veekee James silver corset flowing dress embellished with hudreds of stones and crystals.

From BBC May 10, 2026

They embellished their sewing accessories with satin, velvet and ribbons for the public.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 4, 2026

The Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole is a paradigm, a human institution possessed of a life of its own, self-regenerating, touched all around by human meddle but constantly improved, embellished by it.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas